Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 22m at 6:12 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:29 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Sep 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:552.77:213.51:080.412:520.36:427:36Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:342.97:583.61:440.31:330.26:437:35Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:123.08:343.62:180.22:130.16:437:33Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:503.29:103.62:520.22:540.16:447:32Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:293.39:483.53:260.13:360.16:457:30Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:103.410:273.44:010.14:210.26:457:29Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:543.511:103.24:380.15:090.26:467:28Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:433.611:593.05:200.16:030.36:477:26Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:373.66:060.27:030.46:487:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:532.81:393.67:000.28:100.56:487:23Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:562.72:453.78:020.29:210.56:497:22Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:062.73:533.89:090.210:290.46:507:21Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:152.84:583.910:180.111:300.36:507:19Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:203.05:574.011:230.06:517:18Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:183.26:514.012:240.112:23-0.16:527:16Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:123.57:414.01:130.01:19-0.26:527:15New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:013.68:273.91:59-0.12:11-0.26:537:14New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:483.79:123.82:42-0.13:00-0.16:547:12New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:343.89:563.53:230.03:490.06:557:11Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:193.710:393.34:040.14:370.26:557:09Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:043.611:223.04:440.25:260.46:567:08Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:513.55:240.46:170.56:577:06Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:092.712:403.36:070.57:130.76:587:05First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:592.51:363.26:560.78:140.86:587:04First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:572.42:363.17:510.79:170.86:597:02First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:002.43:373.18:530.810:150.87:007:01First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:012.54:333.29:550.711:050.77:006:59Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:542.65:213.310:500.611:480.67:016:58Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:402.86:053.411:400.57:026:57Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:223.06:453.512:260.512:250.47:036:55Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 9:20 am — 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 32% 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 (32% 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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