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 5h 04m 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 - Apr 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:563.41:272.47:360.17:260.15:566:30First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:063.32:412.48:460.18:400.15:556:30First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:153.33:502.69:500.19:510.05:536:31Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:183.34:492.810:460.010:54-0.15:526:32Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:143.35:413.011:35-0.111:50-0.25:506:33Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:043.36:283.212:18-0.25:496:34Full Moon6Tue
7Wed6:483.27:103.412:40-0.212:58-0.25:486:34Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:303.17:503.41:26-0.21:35-0.25:466:35Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:093.08:293.42:09-0.22:11-0.15:456:36Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:482.89:063.42:50-0.12:450.05:446:37Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:252.69:443.33:320.03:190.15:426:37Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:042.410:243.24:130.13:550.25:416:38Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:452.311:063.04:570.34:340.35:406:39Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:302.111:552.95:450.45:180.45:396:40Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:232.16:370.56:100.55:376:41Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:502.81:242.17:350.57:120.65:366:41Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:492.82:262.28:320.58:180.55:356:42Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:492.83:242.49:240.49:210.45:346:43Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:442.94:152.610:110.310:190.25:326:44Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:343.05:023.010:530.111:120.05:316:44Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:223.15:473.311:34-0.15:306:45Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:073.26:323.612:02-0.112:15-0.25:296:46New Moon22Thu
23Fri6:523.27:173.912:51-0.312:56-0.45:286:47New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:383.28:044.11:40-0.41:39-0.45:266:48New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:263.19:524.13:30-0.43:24-0.46:257:48Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:153.010:444.14:22-0.44:12-0.46:247:49Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:082.811:383.95:17-0.35:04-0.36:237:50Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:062.76:15-0.26:02-0.16:227:51Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:383.71:112.67:170.07:060.06:217:52First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:423.52:222.68:220.08:190.26:207:52First Quarter30Fri
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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