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 2h 01m 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 - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:502.92:293.67:520.49:040.57:046:53Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:002.83:363.59:010.410:080.57:046:52Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:062.94:373.510:080.511:040.57:056:50Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:052.95:303.411:080.411:520.47:066:49Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:553.16:173.412:000.47:076:48Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:383.26:583.412:340.412:450.37:086:46Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:173.37:353.41:100.31:260.37:086:45New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:533.48:103.31:440.32:050.37:096:43New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:273.58:443.32:160.32:420.37:106:42New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:013.69:173.22:470.33:180.37:116:41New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:353.69:523.03:180.43:560.47:116:40Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:113.510:282.93:500.44:340.57:126:38Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:493.511:062.84:250.55:150.67:136:37Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:313.411:502.65:030.56:010.67:146:36Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:193.45:470.66:520.77:156:34First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:422.61:143.36:390.67:500.77:166:33First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:412.62:153.47:400.68:510.67:166:32First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:462.73:193.48:470.59:490.57:176:31First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:503.04:203.69:550.410:440.37:186:30Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:493.35:173.710:590.211:350.17:196:28Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:453.66:113.811:580.07:206:27Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:384.07:033.812:24-0.112:55-0.27:216:26Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:294.37:533.81:12-0.31:50-0.37:216:25Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:204.58:443.71:59-0.42:43-0.37:226:24Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:124.59:353.62:47-0.43:37-0.37:236:23Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:044.49:283.42:37-0.33:32-0.26:245:22Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:584.310:243.23:28-0.14:290.06:255:20Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:554.011:253.04:230.15:290.26:265:19Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:563.75:230.36:320.36:275:18Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:302.81:003.56:280.47:360.46:285:17Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:392.82:043.37:380.58:360.56:295:16Third Quarter31Fri
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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