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 2h 56m at 3:38 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:083.112:232.56:28-0.16:34-0.37:075:38Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:113.21:252.37:390.07:32-0.27:065:39Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:173.22:342.18:530.18:34-0.27:065:40Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:233.23:422.010:030.19:38-0.17:055:41Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:253.24:452.111:040.010:39-0.17:045:42Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:213.35:402.211:560.011:34-0.27:035:43Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:113.36:282.312:42-0.17:025:44New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:553.37:122.412:23-0.21:23-0.17:015:45New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:363.37:512.51:07-0.22:01-0.17:015:46New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:133.28:292.51:49-0.22:35-0.17:005:47New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:483.09:062.62:29-0.23:07-0.16:595:48Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:222.99:422.63:08-0.13:38-0.16:585:49Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:562.710:192.63:470.04:080.06:575:50Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:302.410:592.64:290.14:400.16:565:51Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:082.211:422.65:140.25:140.16:555:52First Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:502.06:040.45:540.26:545:53First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:322.612:401.97:020.46:410.26:525:53First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:292.71:391.88:080.47:380.26:515:54First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:312.82:461.89:160.48:410.16:505:55Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:343.03:501.910:170.39:450.06:495:56Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:333.24:492.211:100.110:46-0.26:485:57Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:263.45:422.511:58-0.111:42-0.46:475:58Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:163.66:332.812:42-0.36:465:59Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:043.77:233.112:36-0.61:26-0.56:456:00Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:513.78:123.31:29-0.72:08-0.66:436:01Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:373.69:023.52:22-0.72:51-0.66:426:02Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:253.39:533.63:16-0.63:35-0.66:416:03Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:133.010:473.54:11-0.54:21-0.56:406:03Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 6:33 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 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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