Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 1:44 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 04m at 7:42 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Jul 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:393.111:043.94:41-0.44:38-0.45:598:26Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:363.011:573.65:33-0.45:36-0.26:008:26Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:363.06:26-0.26:370.16:008:25Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:513.31:363.07:18-0.17:410.26:018:25Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:473.02:373.08:110.08:480.46:018:25Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:442.73:363.09:040.19:530.46:028:25Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:422.54:313.19:540.110:540.46:028:25Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:372.45:213.110:420.111:480.46:038:25Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:282.36:073.211:280.16:038:24Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:152.46:483.312:350.312:110.16:048:24Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:592.47:273.41:180.312:510.16:058:24New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:402.48:053.51:580.21:310.16:058:24New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:192.58:413.52:360.22:100.16:068:23New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:582.59:173.53:120.12:480.16:068:23New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:362.69:533.43:470.13:270.16:078:22Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:152.610:303.34:220.14:070.16:088:22Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:562.711:093.24:580.14:500.26:088:21Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:392.711:513.15:350.15:370.36:098:21Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:282.86:150.16:300.36:108:20First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:373.01:213.07:000.07:300.36:108:20First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:302.92:203.27:500.08:350.36:118:19First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:282.83:213.48:44-0.19:440.36:128:19First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:312.74:233.69:43-0.210:510.16:128:18Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:362.75:243.910:43-0.311:530.06:138:17Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:392.86:224.111:43-0.46:148:17Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:393.07:174.212:51-0.212:41-0.56:148:16Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:363.18:104.31:46-0.31:38-0.56:158:15Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:313.29:014.22:37-0.42:33-0.56:168:15Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:253.39:514.03:27-0.43:27-0.46:178:14Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:183.310:413.84:16-0.44:21-0.36:178:13Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:113.311:303.55:04-0.35:16-0.16:188:12Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657167)

Common Questions About New River Inlet, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New River Inlet, NC today?

Slack tide in New River Inlet, NC is approximately 10:43 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in New River Inlet, NC?

New River Inlet, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are New River Inlet, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for New River Inlet, NC?

Tide predictions for New River Inlet, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for New River Inlet, NC?

Tide data for New River Inlet, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8657167. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8657167.

What is the moon phase in New River Inlet, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over New River Inlet, NC is New Moon (0% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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