Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 9:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 3:20 pm (3.1 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 - Sep 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:003.11:453.77:100.08:120.36:427:35Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:042.92:513.68:120.19:220.46:437:34Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:122.83:573.69:180.210:290.46:447:32Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:202.74:593.610:220.211:280.46:447:31Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:202.85:533.611:210.26:457:30Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:132.96:413.612:200.312:140.26:467:28Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:593.07:243.61:040.31:010.26:467:27New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:413.18:033.61:440.21:440.26:477:26New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:193.28:393.52:200.22:240.26:487:24New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:563.39:143.42:540.23:020.26:497:23New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:323.39:483.33:260.33:400.36:497:21Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:083.310:233.13:580.34:190.46:507:20Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:443.310:582.94:300.44:590.56:517:19Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:243.211:372.85:040.55:420.66:517:17Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:073.25:410.56:290.76:527:16First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:202.612:563.26:240.67:230.86:537:14First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:102.51:523.27:140.68:230.86:547:13First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:092.52:523.38:120.69:260.76:547:11First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:122.63:543.49:140.510:250.66:557:10Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:142.84:523.610:180.311:190.46:567:09Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:123.05:463.811:180.16:567:07Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:073.46:374.012:080.212:15-0.16:577:06Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:593.77:274.112:560.01:09-0.26:587:04Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:494.08:164.11:42-0.22:03-0.36:597:03Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:404.29:054.02:28-0.32:57-0.36:597:01Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:314.39:553.83:15-0.33:51-0.37:007:00Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:244.310:473.64:03-0.34:47-0.17:016:59Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:204.211:433.34:53-0.25:450.07:026:57Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:184.05:470.06:480.27:026:56Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:433.11:223.86:470.27:550.47:036:54Third Quarter30Tue
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 6:35 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 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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