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 37m at 10:16 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:09 pm (3.1 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 - Apr 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:593.15:243.111:15-0.111:37-0.25:566:30Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:473.26:113.411:58-0.35:546:31Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:343.36:583.712:27-0.412:42-0.45:536:31Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:203.37:453.91:17-0.51:26-0.55:526:32Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:073.38:344.02:07-0.52:11-0.65:506:33Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:563.29:254.02:58-0.52:58-0.55:496:34Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:483.010:183.93:52-0.43:49-0.45:476:34Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:432.911:153.74:48-0.34:44-0.35:466:35Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:442.75:48-0.15:45-0.15:456:36Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:183.512:522.66:520.06:530.05:436:37Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:243.32:032.67:580.18:060.15:426:38Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:323.23:112.79:020.19:170.25:416:38Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:353.14:112.99:590.010:210.15:406:39Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:323.05:043.110:490.011:160.15:386:40Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:223.05:503.211:33-0.15:376:41Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:072.96:313.312:050.012:13-0.15:366:41New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:482.97:093.412:490.012:49-0.15:356:42New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:262.87:453.41:300.01:24-0.15:336:43New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:022.78:213.42:090.01:580.05:326:44New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:382.68:563.42:460.02:320.15:316:45Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:152.59:333.33:240.13:060.15:306:45Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:522.410:113.24:030.23:430.25:286:46Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:332.310:533.14:440.34:240.35:276:47Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:182.36:270.46:090.46:267:48First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:393.01:102.37:150.47:020.56:257:49First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:312.92:072.38:070.48:030.56:247:49First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:282.93:072.59:000.39:090.46:237:50First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:262.94:062.89:520.210:140.36:227:51Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:242.95:013.110:430.011:150.16:217:52Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:203.05:543.511:32-0.16:207:53Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 1:42 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 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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