Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 8:45 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 2:22 pm (3.1 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 - Mar 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:282.65:32-0.15:35-0.26:386:05First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:073.212:262.46:350.06:32-0.26:376:05First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:113.21:332.37:460.17:36-0.16:356:06First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:203.32:452.38:580.18:46-0.16:346:07Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:293.33:552.410:060.09:56-0.26:336:08Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:333.44:582.611:05-0.110:59-0.36:316:09Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:303.55:532.811:57-0.311:57-0.46:306:10Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:223.56:443.012:44-0.36:296:11Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:103.57:303.112:49-0.51:27-0.46:286:11Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:543.48:143.21:38-0.52:08-0.46:266:12Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:363.28:573.22:25-0.42:47-0.36:256:13Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:173.09:383.23:10-0.33:24-0.26:236:14Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:562.810:193.13:55-0.14:00-0.16:226:15Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:372.511:023.04:400.04:370.16:216:15Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:202.311:492.85:280.25:170.26:196:16Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:072.16:210.46:030.36:186:17Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:422.71:032.07:210.56:560.46:176:18Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:412.72:071.98:250.57:580.46:156:19Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:432.73:102.09:250.59:020.46:146:19Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:422.84:062.210:170.410:010.36:136:20Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:332.94:542.411:020.210:530.16:116:21Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:193.05:382.611:410.111:410.06:106:22Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:013.26:202.912:19-0.16:086:23New Moon23Tue
24Wed6:423.37:013.212:26-0.212:56-0.26:076:23New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:223.37:433.41:11-0.31:33-0.36:066:24New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:043.38:263.61:57-0.42:11-0.46:046:25New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:473.29:113.72:44-0.42:51-0.46:036:26Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:323.010:003.73:33-0.43:35-0.46:016:27Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:212.810:523.64:26-0.24:22-0.36:006:27Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:152.611:513.55:23-0.15:15-0.25:596:28First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:172.56:270.06:160.05:576:29First Quarter31Wed
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 5:33 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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