Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 44m at 2:44 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:12 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - May 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:422.211:023.25:010.34:250.36:187:53Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:222.111:453.15:430.45:050.46:177:54Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:082.16:290.45:520.56:167:55Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:343.01:022.17:190.56:480.56:157:56First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:283.02:032.28:120.57:530.56:147:57First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:262.93:052.49:050.49:020.46:137:57First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:252.94:052.79:550.210:110.36:127:58Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:233.05:003.110:420.111:150.16:127:59Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:183.05:533.511:29-0.16:118:00Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:113.06:433.912:14-0.112:15-0.36:108:01Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:023.07:344.21:10-0.31:02-0.46:098:01Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:543.08:254.42:05-0.41:50-0.56:088:02Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:452.99:164.42:59-0.42:40-0.56:078:03Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:382.810:104.33:53-0.43:31-0.46:078:04Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:332.711:054.14:48-0.34:26-0.36:068:04Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:322.65:44-0.15:24-0.16:058:05Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:033.812:362.56:430.06:280.16:048:06Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:043.51:442.57:440.17:380.36:048:07Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:063.22:522.68:430.18:510.46:038:07Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:083.03:552.79:380.210:010.46:028:08Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:072.84:502.910:270.211:030.46:028:09Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:592.65:383.111:110.111:580.46:018:10Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:472.56:213.211:500.16:018:10Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:302.46:593.412:460.312:260.16:008:11Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:102.47:363.41:290.21:010.16:008:12New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:492.48:123.52:090.21:350.15:598:12New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:272.38:473.52:480.22:100.15:598:13New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:042.39:243.53:260.22:460.25:588:14New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:422.210:023.44:040.23:230.25:588:14Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:212.210:413.34:430.24:020.35:588:15Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:022.211:223.35:230.34:450.35:578:16Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 5:58 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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