Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 4:41 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 10:40 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Jan 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:474.19:102.92:13-0.73:18-0.57:165:09Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:403.910:072.93:09-0.64:10-0.47:165:10Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:343.611:072.84:07-0.45:03-0.47:165:11Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:303.35:09-0.25:57-0.37:165:11Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:092.812:283.06:160.06:52-0.27:165:12Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:142.91:292.77:260.17:47-0.17:165:13Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:172.92:302.48:360.28:42-0.17:165:14Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:173.03:302.39:420.29:330.07:165:15Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:113.14:252.210:410.210:220.07:165:16Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:003.15:142.211:320.111:070.07:165:17Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:443.25:592.212:170.17:165:17Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:253.26:392.212:570.07:165:18New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:033.37:182.212:29-0.11:350.07:165:19New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:403.37:552.31:07-0.12:110.07:165:20New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:163.28:312.31:45-0.12:460.07:155:21New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:513.19:082.32:23-0.13:200.07:155:22Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:273.09:462.33:010.03:540.07:155:23Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:032.910:262.33:410.04:280.07:145:24Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:412.811:102.44:240.15:040.07:145:25Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:232.611:592.55:120.25:430.07:145:26First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:112.46:080.26:280.07:135:27First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:542.71:052.37:110.27:18-0.17:135:28First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:542.92:062.28:190.28:14-0.17:125:29First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:563.13:112.29:280.19:14-0.37:125:30Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:573.44:142.310:32-0.110:14-0.47:115:31Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:563.75:142.411:31-0.311:13-0.67:115:32Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:533.96:122.612:26-0.47:105:33Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:474.07:072.812:11-0.71:18-0.57:105:34Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:404.08:002.91:08-0.82:07-0.67:095:35Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:313.98:543.02:03-0.82:56-0.67:085:36Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:223.79:473.12:58-0.73:44-0.67:085:37Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:40 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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