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 2h 41m 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 - Sep 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:133.09:303.33:150.33:160.36:427:36Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:483.110:033.23:450.33:530.36:427:35Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:233.110:363.04:140.34:320.46:437:33Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:003.211:102.84:450.45:130.56:447:32Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:403.211:492.75:170.45:580.66:457:31Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:253.25:540.56:500.76:457:29Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:342.51:183.26:380.57:500.76:467:28Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:282.42:193.37:310.58:570.76:477:26Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:322.43:243.58:330.410:040.76:477:25Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:402.54:293.79:410.311:050.56:487:24Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:462.75:293.910:470.16:497:22Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:463.06:244.012:000.311:50 AM0.06:507:21Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:423.37:164.212:490.112:49-0.26:507:19New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:353.68:064.21:36-0.11:45-0.36:517:18New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:273.98:544.02:21-0.22:40-0.46:527:17New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:184.19:433.83:06-0.33:35-0.36:527:15Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:104.110:323.53:52-0.24:30-0.16:537:14Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:034.111:243.24:38-0.25:280.16:547:12Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:594.05:270.06:280.36:557:11Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:192.912:593.86:200.27:340.56:557:09First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:202.72:033.67:190.48:440.66:567:08First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:292.53:113.48:250.59:520.76:577:07First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:392.54:163.49:340.610:530.76:577:05Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:422.65:123.410:370.611:430.66:587:04Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:342.76:003.411:320.56:597:02Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:192.96:423.412:250.612:190.47:007:01Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:583.07:193.41:010.51:010.47:007:00Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:343.27:533.41:330.41:400.37:016:58Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:083.38:253.32:040.42:180.37:026:57Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:423.48:583.22:330.32:540.37:036:55Full Moon30Fri
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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