Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 30m at 3:24 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:46 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Apr 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:353.44:042.610:090.010:08-0.15:566:30Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:373.55:043.011:02-0.111:12-0.35:556:30Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:333.55:583.411:51-0.35:536:31Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:243.66:493.712:11-0.512:37-0.55:526:32Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:143.57:383.91:06-0.51:21-0.55:516:33Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:013.38:264.01:59-0.52:05-0.55:496:33Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:483.19:143.92:51-0.52:48-0.45:486:34Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:362.810:023.83:42-0.33:32-0.35:476:35Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:252.610:533.54:35-0.14:18-0.15:456:36Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:172.311:473.35:300.15:070.25:446:37Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:162.26:290.36:030.45:436:37Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:463.01:222.17:330.47:080.55:416:38Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:512.92:302.18:360.58:190.55:406:39Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:542.83:302.29:320.59:250.55:396:40Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:502.84:212.410:190.410:210.45:376:40Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:382.85:052.610:590.311:100.35:366:41Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:202.85:432.811:340.211:530.25:356:42Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:582.86:193.112:060.15:346:43Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:342.86:543.312:340.112:370.05:326:44New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:092.87:293.41:130.01:080.05:316:44New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:442.78:043.51:510.01:400.05:306:45New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:202.78:413.62:310.02:140.05:296:46New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:592.59:223.63:120.02:500.05:286:47Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:412.411:073.64:560.14:310.06:277:48Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:282.311:583.55:440.15:190.16:257:48Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:232.36:390.26:140.26:247:49First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:563.41:272.37:390.27:200.26:237:50First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:003.32:372.48:430.28:330.26:227:51First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:083.33:472.79:440.19:490.16:217:51First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:133.34:513.010:410.011:000.06:207:52Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 6:35 pm — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 maximum.

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 (96% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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