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 4h 44m 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 - Jun 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:592.85:403.411:09-0.15:578:16Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:522.76:283.512:020.211:56 AM-0.15:578:17Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:412.67:123.512:530.112:40-0.15:578:17Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:262.67:523.61:390.11:20-0.15:568:18New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:082.68:313.62:220.01:590.05:568:18New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:482.59:083.53:020.02:370.05:568:19New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:272.59:453.53:410.13:150.15:568:19New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:062.410:223.44:190.13:530.25:568:20Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:462.411:003.24:570.14:330.35:568:20Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:282.411:393.15:350.25:150.45:568:21Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:132.46:140.26:010.45:558:21Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:212.91:012.46:540.26:530.55:558:22First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:062.81:522.67:370.27:510.55:558:22First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:562.72:472.78:230.28:530.55:558:23First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:512.73:423.09:110.19:560.45:568:23First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:482.64:363.310:020.010:580.25:568:23Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:452.75:303.610:54-0.211:560.05:568:24Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:422.76:233.911:46-0.35:568:24Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:382.87:154.112:52-0.112:39-0.55:568:24Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:332.98:074.31:45-0.31:32-0.65:568:24Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:273.08:594.32:38-0.42:26-0.65:568:25Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:223.19:524.23:30-0.53:21-0.65:578:25Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:183.110:454.14:22-0.54:17-0.55:578:25Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:163.111:393.85:14-0.45:16-0.35:578:25Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:163.16:08-0.46:18-0.15:578:25Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:343.51:183.17:02-0.37:230.15:588:25Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:323.22:223.17:58-0.28:320.25:588:26Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:322.93:243.28:53-0.19:410.35:588:26Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:332.74:233.29:470.010:450.35:598:26Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:322.55:173.310:390.011:430.35:598:26Waning Crescent30Fri
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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