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 3h 05m 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 - May 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:062.79:253.53:150.03:000.06:187:54Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:432.610:023.53:530.03:350.16:177:54Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:222.510:423.54:330.14:130.16:167:55Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:042.511:263.45:150.14:550.16:157:56Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:522.46:010.15:440.26:147:57Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:163.412:472.46:530.26:400.26:137:58Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:113.31:482.57:480.27:450.26:127:58Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:133.22:542.78:470.18:560.26:117:59Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:173.23:593.09:450.010:070.16:118:00Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:203.25:003.310:41-0.211:14-0.16:108:01Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:203.25:573.711:34-0.36:098:01Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:173.36:513.912:16-0.212:26-0.46:088:02Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:113.27:424.11:14-0.41:15-0.56:078:03New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:043.28:334.22:09-0.42:04-0.56:078:04New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:553.19:224.23:01-0.42:52-0.56:068:05New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:463.010:124.03:53-0.43:41-0.36:058:05Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:382.811:023.84:45-0.34:31-0.26:048:06Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:312.711:533.55:37-0.15:230.06:048:07Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:272.56:300.06:170.26:038:08Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:463.31:262.57:240.27:170.46:028:08First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:413.02:272.58:180.28:200.56:028:09First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:372.83:262.59:100.39:250.66:018:10First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:332.74:192.69:590.310:260.56:018:10First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:252.65:072.810:430.311:200.56:008:11Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:132.65:503.011:230.26:008:12Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:582.66:303.212:080.412:010.15:598:13Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:392.67:083.412:520.312:380.15:598:13Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:192.67:453.51:340.21:150.05:588:14Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:592.68:233.62:140.11:520.05:588:15Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:392.69:013.72:530.02:300.05:588:15Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:192.69:413.73:340.03:100.05:578:16Full Moon31Sat
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 12:37 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.

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