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 4h 34m 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 - Oct 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:303.55:593.811:430.07:046:53Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:253.86:513.812:140.012:40-0.17:046:52New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:164.07:403.71:01-0.11:34-0.17:056:51New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:054.28:273.61:47-0.12:25-0.17:066:49New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:524.29:133.42:31-0.13:15-0.17:076:48New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:384.19:583.23:140.04:030.17:076:46Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:254.010:443.03:570.14:520.27:086:45Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:123.811:322.84:420.35:430.47:096:44Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:023.55:290.46:360.67:106:42Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:242.712:573.36:200.67:330.77:116:41First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:222.61:553.27:180.78:320.87:116:40First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:242.52:553.18:210.89:280.87:126:38First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:252.63:513.09:250.810:170.77:136:37First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:202.84:413.110:240.711:000.67:146:36Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:073.05:263.111:150.611:380.57:156:35Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:493.26:073.212:010.57:156:33Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:293.46:453.212:140.412:440.47:166:32Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:073.67:233.212:490.31:260.37:176:31Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:453.88:023.21:250.22:070.27:186:30Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:254.08:423.22:010.12:490.17:196:29Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:064.09:243.12:400.13:330.17:206:27Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:514.110:093.03:210.14:190.27:206:26Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:384.010:593.04:070.15:090.37:216:25Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:313.911:552.94:570.26:040.37:226:24Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:293.85:540.27:030.47:236:23Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:582.91:323.66:590.38:050.47:246:22Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:073.02:383.58:110.49:070.37:256:21Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:163.22:433.58:250.39:050.26:265:20Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:213.43:443.49:340.29:590.16:275:19Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:193.74:403.410:370.110:490.06:285:18Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:113.95:313.311:330.011:35-0.16:295:17Waning Crescent31Wed
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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