Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 5:17 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:32 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Feb 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:563.18:122.51:33-0.22:19-0.17:075:38Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:303.18:482.52:09-0.22:52-0.17:065:39Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:043.09:242.62:46-0.13:24-0.17:055:40Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:392.910:022.63:25-0.13:57-0.17:045:41Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:152.710:432.64:060.04:32-0.17:045:42Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:562.611:302.74:510.15:11-0.17:035:43Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:422.45:430.15:56-0.17:025:44Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:232.812:372.36:420.26:48-0.17:015:45Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:232.91:392.37:490.27:47-0.17:005:46Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:273.12:452.38:580.18:51-0.36:595:47Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:323.33:522.410:04-0.19:56-0.46:585:48Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:343.54:542.611:04-0.310:58-0.66:575:49Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:323.75:532.911:59-0.411:57-0.76:565:50Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:263.96:473.112:51-0.66:555:51New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:183.97:403.312:53-0.81:40-0.76:545:52New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:093.88:323.41:48-0.82:27-0.76:535:53New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:583.69:243.42:42-0.83:15-0.76:525:54Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:473.410:163.33:35-0.64:02-0.66:515:55Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:373.011:103.24:30-0.44:49-0.46:505:56Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:292.75:27-0.25:39-0.26:495:57First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:063.012:252.46:290.06:32-0.16:485:58First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:062.91:252.27:340.27:300.16:465:59First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:082.82:302.18:410.38:300.26:455:59First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:102.83:322.19:430.39:300.26:446:00Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:062.84:272.110:370.210:240.16:436:01Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:562.95:142.211:230.211:120.16:426:02Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:392.95:562.412:030.16:406:03Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:183.06:342.512:390.06:396:04Full Moon28Tue
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 8:24 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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