Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 40m at 1:56 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:33 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - May 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:083.21:442.37:490.37:350.46:197:53First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:083.02:502.38:460.48:440.56:187:54First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:082.83:502.49:400.49:510.56:177:54First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:032.74:432.610:270.410:510.56:167:55Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:542.65:292.811:070.311:440.46:157:56Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:382.56:093.011:440.26:147:57Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:192.56:473.212:300.312:190.26:137:58Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:582.57:233.41:120.212:530.16:127:58Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:362.57:593.51:520.21:270.16:117:59Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:132.58:363.62:310.12:020.16:108:00Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:512.49:133.63:100.12:380.16:108:01Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:302.49:533.63:500.13:170.16:098:02Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:112.310:363.64:310.13:580.16:088:02Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:572.311:233.55:150.24:450.16:078:03Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:482.36:020.25:380.26:068:04Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:143.412:452.46:530.26:380.26:068:05Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:093.31:482.67:460.17:470.36:058:05Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:093.22:542.88:400.18:590.26:048:06Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:103.03:573.29:33-0.110:110.26:048:07Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:122.94:563.510:26-0.211:180.06:038:08Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:112.95:523.811:18-0.36:028:08Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:082.86:454.112:20-0.112:08-0.46:028:09Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:022.87:364.21:17-0.212:59-0.46:018:10New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:552.78:274.22:11-0.21:48-0.46:018:11New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:472.79:164.13:03-0.22:38-0.36:008:11New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:382.610:053.93:53-0.23:28-0.26:008:12Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:292.510:543.74:43-0.14:18-0.15:598:13Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:212.511:433.45:320.05:100.15:598:13Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:152.46:210.16:040.35:588:14Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:333.11:112.47:100.27:010.55:588:15First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:232.92:082.47:570.38:040.65:588:15First Quarter31Mon
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 4:44 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 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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