Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 36m at 11:55 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:42 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - May 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:523.14:353.210:14-0.110:490.16:197:53Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:533.05:323.411:07-0.111:510.06:187:54Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:493.06:243.611:57-0.26:177:55Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:412.97:123.812:47-0.112:43-0.26:167:56Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:302.87:573.81:38-0.11:27-0.26:157:56Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:152.88:403.82:26-0.12:09-0.26:147:57Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:592.79:223.83:11-0.12:50-0.16:137:58Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:422.610:033.63:550.03:310.06:127:59Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:242.510:453.44:380.14:120.16:117:59Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:082.411:273.25:210.24:550.36:108:00Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:542.36:040.35:410.46:098:01Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:113.112:432.36:490.46:310.56:098:02Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:582.91:372.37:350.47:280.66:088:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:482.72:332.48:220.48:300.66:078:03Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:412.63:282.69:080.49:330.66:068:04Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:342.64:192.89:530.310:330.56:058:05Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:252.55:073.110:360.211:280.46:058:06Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:152.65:533.311:200.16:048:06Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:042.66:383.612:190.212:04-0.16:038:07Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:512.77:233.91:070.012:48-0.26:038:08New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:392.78:094.01:54-0.11:34-0.36:028:09New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:272.88:574.12:42-0.22:21-0.46:028:09New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:172.89:464.13:30-0.23:11-0.46:018:10Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:082.810:374.04:20-0.34:04-0.36:008:11Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:042.811:303.85:11-0.25:00-0.26:008:11Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:032.86:04-0.26:00-0.15:598:12Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:263.61:062.96:58-0.27:070.15:598:13First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:253.32:113.07:54-0.18:180.25:598:13First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:263.13:173.18:51-0.19:300.25:588:14First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:282.94:183.39:46-0.110:380.25:588:15Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:292.75:153.510:39-0.111:400.25:578:15Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3:18 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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