Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 09m at 8:30 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:21 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Mar 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:102.411:473.15:210.05:10-0.16:386:05First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:022.16:200.26:000.16:366:06First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:452.91:031.97:250.46:570.26:356:07First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:492.82:111.88:340.48:030.36:346:07First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:552.73:181.99:380.49:100.36:326:08Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:552.74:162.010:320.410:100.36:316:09Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:462.85:042.211:160.311:010.26:306:10Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:292.95:452.411:530.211:460.16:296:11Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:082.96:232.612:260.16:276:12Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:433.06:592.812:260.012:570.06:266:12Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:163.07:333.01:05-0.11:27-0.16:256:13Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:492.98:083.11:43-0.11:56-0.16:236:14Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:232.88:433.22:22-0.12:27-0.26:226:15Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:582.79:223.33:02-0.12:59-0.26:206:16Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:362.610:043.33:44-0.13:35-0.16:196:17Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:182.410:523.34:310.04:17-0.16:186:17Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:072.211:483.35:240.15:060.06:166:18Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:062.16:260.26:050.06:156:19Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:533.21:152.17:350.37:150.06:146:20Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:043.22:312.28:450.28:310.06:126:21Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:143.33:422.59:500.19:45-0.16:116:21Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:183.44:452.810:45-0.110:52-0.36:096:22Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:153.45:403.211:35-0.311:52-0.46:086:23Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:073.46:313.512:20-0.46:076:24New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:553.47:193.712:46-0.51:04-0.56:056:24New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:413.28:053.81:38-0.51:45-0.56:046:25New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:263.08:503.82:28-0.42:26-0.46:026:26Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:102.89:353.63:16-0.33:07-0.36:016:27Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:542.610:213.44:05-0.13:48-0.16:006:28Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:402.311:103.24:550.14:320.15:586:28Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:302.15:480.35:200.35:576:29First Quarter31Mon
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 11:55 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (32% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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