Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 10:53 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 14m at 4:16 pm (3.1 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 - Dec 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:494.28:093.11:18-0.42:17-0.36:574:59New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:384.29:003.12:08-0.43:07-0.36:584:58Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:294.19:553.03:00-0.33:59-0.26:594:58Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:233.910:553.03:55-0.24:54-0.27:004:58Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:213.611:583.04:56-0.15:51-0.17:014:58First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:223.46:020.16:50-0.17:024:58First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:053.01:253.17:140.27:50-0.17:024:58First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:123.12:293.08:260.28:47-0.17:034:58First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:153.33:312.89:340.29:42-0.17:044:59Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:123.44:282.810:350.110:33-0.17:054:59Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:033.55:192.711:280.011:19-0.17:054:59Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:503.66:062.712:170.07:064:59Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:333.66:502.712:03-0.11:010.07:074:59Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:143.67:312.612:44-0.11:430.07:085:00Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:523.68:112.61:24-0.12:220.07:085:00Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:303.58:502.52:020.03:000.07:095:00Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:083.39:302.52:410.13:380.17:095:01Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:463.210:112.43:210.24:160.27:105:01Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:253.010:542.44:030.34:550.27:115:01Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:062.811:422.44:480.45:360.27:115:02Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu11:512.75:380.46:180.37:125:02Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:332.512:402.56:340.57:040.27:125:03Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:272.61:342.57:360.57:520.27:135:03Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:222.82:302.48:390.48:430.17:135:04Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:173.03:272.59:390.39:34-0.17:145:04Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:103.34:222.510:360.110:26-0.37:145:05Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:013.65:162.711:29-0.111:17-0.47:145:06Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:523.86:082.812:20-0.37:155:06New Moon28Thu
29Fri6:424.07:002.912:09-0.61:10-0.47:155:07New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:324.17:533.01:01-0.72:00-0.57:155:08New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:234.18:473.01:54-0.72:50-0.67:155:08Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 7:34 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 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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