Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 3:24 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 36m at 9:29 am (2.7 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 - Aug 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:262.58:503.62:430.22:170.16:198:11Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:052.69:273.53:200.22:570.16:208:10Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:442.610:023.43:550.23:370.26:208:10Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:222.710:373.24:280.24:170.36:218:09Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:002.711:113.05:000.24:580.46:228:08Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:402.711:472.85:320.35:410.56:238:07Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:222.86:050.36:290.66:238:06Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:272.61:092.96:410.47:230.76:248:05Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:112.52:003.07:230.48:230.76:258:04Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:022.32:573.18:110.39:280.76:268:03Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:012.33:563.39:060.310:330.66:268:02Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:042.34:553.510:050.211:330.46:278:01Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:062.45:523.811:050.06:288:00Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:052.66:464.012:270.312:04-0.16:297:58Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:002.97:384.21:180.11:01-0.36:297:57New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:543.18:284.22:06-0.11:56-0.46:307:56New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:473.39:174.12:52-0.22:52-0.46:317:55New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:403.510:064.03:38-0.33:47-0.46:327:54Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:333.610:563.74:25-0.34:44-0.26:327:53Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:283.711:473.45:12-0.35:43-0.16:337:51Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:263.76:00-0.26:460.26:347:50First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:423.01:273.66:520.07:540.36:357:49First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:422.72:313.57:480.19:050.56:357:48First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:472.53:373.58:490.210:150.56:367:46First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:552.44:403.59:520.311:170.56:377:45Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:592.45:363.510:530.36:377:44Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:542.56:263.512:110.511:48 AM0.36:387:43Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:422.67:093.512:570.412:370.36:397:41Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:242.77:483.51:360.41:200.26:407:40Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:022.88:243.52:120.32:000.26:407:39Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:382.98:583.52:450.32:380.26:417:37Full Moon31Wed
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 12:26 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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