Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 31m at 8:45 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:25 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Jan 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:222.911:582.55:020.25:500.07:165:09First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:142.86:000.26:380.07:165:10First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:562.71:112.77:060.27:30-0.17:165:11First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:582.92:122.68:160.18:26-0.27:165:12First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:003.23:152.59:250.09:23-0.37:165:12Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:003.54:172.610:30-0.110:20-0.57:165:13Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:583.85:172.611:30-0.311:16-0.67:165:14Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:544.06:132.712:26-0.47:165:15Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:484.17:082.812:12-0.71:19-0.57:165:16Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:404.18:012.81:06-0.72:11-0.57:165:17Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:324.08:542.82:00-0.73:01-0.57:165:18Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:223.79:482.82:54-0.63:50-0.47:165:19Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:123.510:422.83:48-0.44:39-0.37:165:20Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:033.111:372.74:44-0.25:28-0.27:165:20Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:542.85:430.06:17-0.17:155:21Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:352.612:482.56:450.27:060.07:155:22Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:342.61:442.27:510.37:570.17:155:23Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:322.72:422.18:560.38:470.17:145:24Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:262.73:382.09:560.39:360.17:145:25Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:172.84:292.010:490.310:230.17:145:26Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:022.95:152.111:350.211:070.07:135:27Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:453.15:582.112:170.17:135:28Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:243.26:382.212:550.07:125:29New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:023.27:162.312:30-0.11:32-0.17:125:30New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:393.37:542.41:09-0.22:07-0.17:115:31New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:163.38:322.51:48-0.22:42-0.27:115:32New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:533.29:122.52:28-0.23:18-0.27:105:33Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:313.29:542.63:10-0.23:54-0.27:105:34Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:123.010:412.73:56-0.24:33-0.27:095:35Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:572.811:322.84:46-0.15:15-0.27:085:36Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:472.75:430.06:03-0.27:085:37First Quarter31Sun
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 11:35 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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