Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 11:48 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:16 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Dec 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:413.03:522.610:000.59:580.36:584:58Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:283.24:392.510:510.410:390.26:594:58Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:103.35:222.511:360.311:180.26:594:58Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:493.46:022.512:170.27:004:58Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:263.56:402.612:550.27:014:58Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:033.57:182.612:320.11:330.17:024:58Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:393.57:552.61:090.12:090.17:034:58Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:163.58:332.61:460.12:460.17:044:58Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:533.59:132.52:250.13:230.17:044:59Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:323.49:552.63:050.14:020.17:054:59Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:133.310:422.63:500.24:430.17:064:59Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:593.111:352.74:390.25:270.17:064:59Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon11:503.05:360.36:160.17:074:59Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:322.812:462.96:400.37:080.07:085:00Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:343.01:472.87:490.28:04-0.17:095:00Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:363.32:512.78:580.19:01-0.27:095:00Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:373.63:532.810:040.09:59-0.47:105:01Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:363.84:532.811:05-0.210:55-0.57:105:01Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:324.05:502.912:02-0.37:115:02New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:254.26:453.012:55-0.47:115:02New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:174.27:383.012:45-0.61:47-0.57:125:02New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:084.18:313.01:38-0.62:37-0.57:125:03New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:583.99:233.02:31-0.53:26-0.47:135:04Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:483.610:172.93:24-0.34:14-0.37:135:04Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:373.311:112.84:18-0.15:03-0.27:145:05Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:283.05:140.15:520.07:145:05First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:072.712:202.76:140.26:410.17:145:06First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:052.71:142.47:180.47:310.17:155:07First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:032.72:112.38:220.48:210.27:155:07First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:592.83:072.29:240.49:110.27:155:08Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:502.94:002.110:190.47:165:09Waxing 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 2:32 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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