Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 29m at 10:53 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:21 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Mar 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:572.56:030.06:05-0.26:386:05Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:403.21:002.47:090.17:07-0.26:376:05Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:463.22:102.48:190.18:16-0.26:356:06Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:553.33:212.59:270.09:26-0.26:346:07Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:013.44:262.710:30-0.210:32-0.46:336:08Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:013.55:252.911:25-0.311:33-0.56:326:09Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:563.66:193.212:16-0.46:306:10New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:463.67:093.312:28-0.61:02-0.56:296:11New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:343.57:563.41:20-0.61:47-0.56:286:11New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:193.48:423.52:10-0.52:29-0.56:266:12New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:033.29:273.42:58-0.43:11-0.46:256:13Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:472.910:123.33:45-0.33:52-0.26:246:14Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:312.710:583.14:33-0.14:33-0.16:226:15Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:162.411:472.95:220.15:170.16:216:15Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:062.26:160.36:050.36:196:16First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:402.81:032.17:140.47:010.46:186:17First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:402.72:062.08:160.48:030.46:176:18First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:412.63:072.19:150.49:050.46:156:19First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:372.74:022.310:070.410:020.36:146:19Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:282.84:502.410:510.210:520.26:136:20Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:122.95:322.711:310.111:380.06:116:21Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:533.06:122.912:080.06:106:22Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:323.16:513.112:21-0.112:43-0.16:086:23Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:103.17:303.31:03-0.21:19-0.26:076:23Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:493.18:113.51:45-0.31:56-0.36:066:24Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:303.18:533.62:28-0.32:34-0.36:046:25Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:123.09:383.63:13-0.33:15-0.36:036:26Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:582.910:283.64:02-0.24:01-0.36:016:27Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:492.711:223.54:55-0.14:51-0.26:006:27Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:472.65:530.05:49-0.15:596:28Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:233.412:532.56:570.06:550.05:576:29Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:37 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 71% 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 (71% 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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