Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 54m at 6:40 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:15 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Aug 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:392.53:363.58:490.010:060.46:198:11Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:442.54:393.79:52-0.111:110.36:208:10Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:502.65:393.910:55-0.26:218:09Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:532.86:364.112:090.111:57 AM-0.46:218:08Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:523.17:294.21:03-0.112:57-0.56:228:07New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:493.38:214.21:54-0.31:54-0.56:238:06New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:433.59:114.12:43-0.42:50-0.56:248:05New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:363.610:013.93:31-0.43:46-0.46:248:04Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:303.710:503.64:18-0.44:41-0.26:258:03Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:243.611:403.35:05-0.35:380.06:268:02Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:193.55:54-0.26:370.26:278:01First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:332.91:183.46:440.07:400.46:278:00First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:292.72:193.37:380.28:470.56:287:59First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:302.53:213.28:360.39:530.66:297:58First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:332.44:213.29:350.410:530.66:307:57Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:332.45:153.210:320.411:450.66:307:56Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:272.46:023.311:250.36:317:54Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:142.56:443.312:300.512:120.36:327:53Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:562.77:223.41:080.412:540.26:337:52Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:352.87:573.41:440.31:350.26:337:51Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:122.98:313.42:170.22:130.26:347:50Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:483.19:053.42:480.22:510.26:357:48Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:233.29:383.33:190.23:290.26:367:47Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:003.210:133.23:500.24:090.36:367:46Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:393.310:503.04:230.24:510.36:377:45Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:213.311:322.94:590.25:380.46:387:43Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:103.45:400.26:300.56:387:42Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:202.71:053.46:280.27:310.56:397:41Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:162.62:073.57:240.28:380.56:407:39Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:202.63:143.68:290.29:460.56:417:38Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:302.74:203.79:370.110:500.36:417:37Waning Crescent31Fri
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 9:57 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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