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 3h 16m 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 - Jun 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:363.01:172.47:130.37:050.55:578:16First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:242.82:112.47:590.38:040.65:578:17First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:142.73:052.58:450.39:050.65:578:17First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:062.63:572.79:310.310:060.55:568:18First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:592.54:462.910:150.211:020.45:568:18Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:502.55:323.210:590.111:530.35:568:19Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:392.66:163.411:430.05:568:19Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:272.67:003.712:420.112:27-0.15:568:20Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:142.77:453.91:280.01:11-0.25:568:20Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:012.88:304.02:15-0.11:57-0.35:568:21Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:492.89:174.13:02-0.22:45-0.45:558:21Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:392.810:064.03:49-0.33:35-0.35:558:22Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:322.910:573.94:38-0.34:27-0.35:558:22Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:272.911:503.75:29-0.35:24-0.25:558:23Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:272.96:22-0.36:260.05:568:23Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:463.51:303.07:17-0.27:320.15:568:23Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:453.32:353.18:13-0.28:430.25:568:24Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:473.03:393.29:10-0.29:540.25:568:24Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:502.94:393.410:06-0.211:000.15:568:24Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:512.85:353.511:00-0.25:568:24Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:482.76:263.712:000.111:51 AM-0.25:568:25Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:402.67:143.712:550.012:39-0.25:578:25New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:292.67:583.71:440.01:24-0.25:578:25New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:152.68:403.72:290.02:07-0.15:578:25New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:592.69:203.63:120.02:490.05:578:25New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:412.510:003.53:530.03:300.05:588:25Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:232.510:383.34:320.04:110.15:588:26Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:052.511:173.25:110.14:540.35:588:26Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:482.511:573.05:490.25:380.45:598:26Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:342.56:280.26:260.55:598:26First Quarter30Sat
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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