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 19m at 9:24 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:442.711:113.34:47-0.14:43-0.15:566:29Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:372.55:420.15:330.15:556:30First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:053.112:352.36:400.26:290.35:546:31First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:042.91:382.27:410.47:320.45:526:32First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:052.82:422.28:420.48:380.55:516:33First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:052.73:392.39:360.49:390.45:496:33Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:592.74:282.510:230.310:320.35:486:34Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:462.85:122.711:040.211:180.25:476:35Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:282.95:512.911:410.15:456:36Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:072.96:283.112:010.112:160.05:446:36Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:442.97:043.312:410.012:490.05:436:37Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:202.97:403.41:20-0.11:22-0.15:426:38Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:572.98:173.51:59-0.11:57-0.15:406:39Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:342.88:563.62:39-0.12:33-0.15:396:40Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:152.89:383.63:20-0.13:12-0.15:386:40Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:582.710:243.54:060.03:550.05:366:41Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:482.611:163.54:550.04:450.05:356:42Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:442.55:500.15:420.15:346:43Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:153.412:482.56:510.16:480.15:336:43Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:193.31:572.77:540.18:000.15:316:44Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:263.33:062.98:570.09:120.05:306:45Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:313.34:083.29:55-0.110:20-0.15:296:46Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:323.35:053.510:49-0.311:21-0.25:286:47Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:283.35:583.711:39-0.45:276:47Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:203.36:473.912:17-0.312:26-0.45:266:48New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:093.27:354.01:09-0.41:12-0.45:246:49New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:573.18:213.91:59-0.41:56-0.45:236:50New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:433.09:063.82:48-0.32:40-0.25:226:51Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:302.810:523.64:36-0.24:24-0.16:217:51Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:172.611:383.45:240.05:090.16:207:52Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 12:50 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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