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 3h 58m 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 - Jul 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:123.08:444.32:22-0.42:12-0.66:008:26Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:073.19:364.13:14-0.43:07-0.56:008:26Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:023.110:273.94:04-0.44:01-0.46:018:25Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:563.111:173.64:54-0.44:57-0.26:018:25Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:523.15:44-0.35:540.06:028:25Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:083.312:483.06:33-0.26:530.26:028:25Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:593.01:463.07:230.07:550.46:038:25Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:532.72:442.98:130.18:590.56:038:25Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:482.53:413.09:030.210:020.56:048:24Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:442.44:343.09:530.211:000.56:048:24Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:382.35:233.110:410.211:520.56:058:24Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:292.36:083.211:270.26:068:23Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:162.36:493.312:380.412:110.16:068:23Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:592.47:293.41:200.312:530.16:078:23New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:412.58:063.51:580.21:330.06:078:22New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:202.68:433.52:350.12:130.06:088:22New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:592.69:193.53:110.12:530.06:098:21New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:392.79:563.53:460.03:340.06:098:21Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:192.810:343.44:220.04:160.16:108:20Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:032.911:153.24:580.05:020.16:118:20Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:503.05:380.05:530.26:118:19Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:003.112:413.16:21-0.16:500.36:128:18First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:512.91:383.27:09-0.17:530.36:138:18First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:472.82:403.48:03-0.19:020.36:138:17First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:492.73:443.69:02-0.110:110.26:148:16Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:552.74:473.710:04-0.211:170.16:158:16Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:012.85:473.911:06-0.36:168:15Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:032.96:444.112:170.012:07-0.46:168:14Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:023.07:374.11:12-0.21:04-0.56:178:13Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:573.28:284.12:03-0.32:00-0.56:188:13Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:493.39:164.02:52-0.32:53-0.46:198:12Full Moon31Sun
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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