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 5h 49m 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 - Sep 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:122.97:413.81:250.31:120.16:437:34Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:563.28:223.82:030.21:59-0.16:447:33Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:403.49:043.82:410.02:47-0.16:447:31Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:253.69:463.73:19-0.13:35-0.16:457:30Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:123.810:313.53:59-0.14:260.06:467:29Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:023.811:193.34:41-0.15:210.16:477:27Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:563.85:270.06:200.26:477:26Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:123.012:553.86:180.17:260.46:487:24Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:122.82:003.77:160.28:370.56:497:23Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:202.63:103.78:210.29:490.56:497:22Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:322.64:183.79:320.310:550.46:507:20Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:412.75:213.810:410.211:530.46:517:19Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:422.96:163.811:430.26:517:17Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:363.17:043.812:420.312:380.16:527:16Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:233.27:483.71:260.21:280.16:537:14New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:063.48:283.62:050.22:130.16:547:13New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:473.49:063.52:420.22:560.16:547:12New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:253.59:433.33:160.23:380.26:557:10Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:033.510:193.13:490.34:190.36:567:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:413.410:562.94:210.45:010.56:567:07Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:203.411:342.64:550.55:460.66:577:06Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:043.35:310.66:350.86:587:04Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:182.512:533.26:130.77:310.96:597:03First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:082.31:503.17:030.88:350.96:597:02First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:082.32:533.18:020.89:380.97:007:00First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:142.33:543.29:070.710:340.87:016:59First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:152.54:493.410:100.611:210.67:026:57Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:082.75:383.511:080.47:026:56Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:573.06:243.712:030.512:010.27:036:55Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:433.47:083.812:430.312:510.17:046:53Full Moon30Sun
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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