Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 4:40 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:052.710:293.44:10-0.14:02-0.15:566:29Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:512.411:173.25:000.04:440.15:556:30Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:412.25:540.25:310.35:536:31Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:103.012:382.16:520.46:250.45:526:32Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:082.81:422.07:550.57:290.55:516:33Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:112.72:472.18:560.58:360.55:496:33Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:122.73:452.29:490.59:390.55:486:34Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:062.84:342.410:350.410:330.35:476:35Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:522.95:162.611:130.311:200.25:456:36Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:342.95:552.911:490.15:446:36Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:123.06:323.112:030.112:220.05:436:37New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:493.07:093.312:450.012:55-0.15:416:38New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:263.07:473.51:26-0.11:29-0.15:406:39New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:052.98:263.62:07-0.22:04-0.25:396:40New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:452.89:083.72:51-0.22:42-0.25:386:40Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:282.79:543.73:37-0.13:23-0.15:366:41Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:152.610:453.64:26-0.14:10-0.15:356:42Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:092.511:423.55:210.05:030.05:346:43First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:112.46:220.16:060.15:336:43First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:463.41:212.47:280.27:170.25:316:44First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:553.32:342.68:340.18:330.15:306:45First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:033.33:412.89:350.09:450.05:296:46Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:063.34:403.110:29-0.110:50-0.15:286:47Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:023.36:333.412:18-0.26:277:47Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:543.37:223.612:48-0.21:04-0.36:267:48Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:423.28:083.81:41-0.31:46-0.36:247:49Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:273.18:513.82:30-0.32:27-0.36:237:50Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:112.99:333.83:17-0.23:07-0.26:227:51Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:542.710:153.74:03-0.13:46-0.16:217:51Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:372.510:583.54:490.04:260.16:207:52Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 7:40 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 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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