Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 58m at 9:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:23 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Mar 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:223.17:382.71:04-0.21:38-0.16:376:05Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:563.18:132.81:42-0.22:10-0.16:366:06Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:303.08:472.82:19-0.12:41-0.16:356:07Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:032.89:212.82:55-0.13:12-0.16:336:08Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:362.79:572.83:330.03:430.06:326:08Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:122.510:362.84:120.14:170.16:316:09Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:502.411:192.84:540.24:540.16:306:10Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:342.25:420.35:370.26:286:11Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:092.812:262.16:370.36:290.26:276:12Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:072.81:282.17:400.37:300.16:266:13Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:102.92:342.28:460.38:360.06:246:13Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:153.13:392.49:480.19:42-0.16:236:14Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:163.34:392.710:44-0.110:45-0.36:216:15Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:123.55:353.011:35-0.311:43-0.56:206:16Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:053.76:283.412:24-0.56:196:17New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:563.77:193.612:39-0.71:11-0.66:176:17New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:463.78:103.81:33-0.81:58-0.76:166:18New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:353.69:013.92:27-0.72:45-0.76:156:19Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:263.49:543.83:21-0.63:32-0.66:136:20Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:173.110:483.74:17-0.54:22-0.46:126:21Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:122.811:463.55:15-0.35:15-0.26:106:21First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:132.56:17-0.16:140.06:096:22First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:493.21:192.47:240.17:180.16:086:23First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:553.12:292.38:310.28:270.26:066:24First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:013.03:342.39:340.29:330.26:056:25Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:012.94:302.510:290.210:310.26:046:25Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:522.95:172.611:150.111:210.16:026:26Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:373.05:592.811:540.16:016:27Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:173.06:362.912:050.112:300.05:596:28Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:533.07:113.012:450.01:020.05:586:28Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:282.97:453.11:220.01:330.05:576:29Full Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657167)

Common Questions About New River Inlet, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New River Inlet, NC today?

Slack tide in New River Inlet, NC is approximately 12:37 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA