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 2h 54m 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 - May 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:222.411:423.35:350.15:070.26:197:53Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:092.26:230.35:530.46:187:54Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:303.11:022.17:140.46:440.56:177:55Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:222.92:012.18:090.57:440.66:167:55Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:192.83:022.29:030.58:500.66:157:56Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:172.74:002.39:540.59:550.66:147:57Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:112.74:502.610:380.410:530.56:137:58Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:012.75:352.811:190.311:450.36:127:59Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:462.86:163.111:570.16:117:59Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:292.86:573.412:330.212:340.06:108:00Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:122.87:383.71:180.01:12-0.16:108:01New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:542.88:203.92:03-0.11:51-0.26:098:02New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:382.89:044.02:49-0.22:33-0.36:088:02New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:242.89:504.03:36-0.23:17-0.36:078:03Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:122.710:404.04:25-0.24:05-0.26:068:04Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:052.611:333.95:17-0.14:57-0.16:068:05Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:032.66:13-0.15:550.06:058:06Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:313.71:072.67:120.07:010.16:048:06First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:333.52:162.68:120.08:130.26:048:07First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:383.33:252.89:130.09:280.26:038:08First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:433.24:283.110:09-0.110:380.26:028:08Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:443.05:253.311:02-0.111:420.16:028:09Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:402.96:173.511:50-0.26:018:10Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:312.97:043.712:380.012:34-0.26:018:11Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:192.87:483.81:30-0.11:16-0.26:008:11Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:042.78:293.82:17-0.11:57-0.16:008:12Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:482.69:103.73:02-0.12:37-0.15:598:13Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:302.59:503.63:450.03:160.05:598:13Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:122.410:303.54:280.13:560.15:588:14Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:542.311:123.35:100.24:370.35:588:15Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:392.211:553.15:530.35:210.45:588:15Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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