Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 3:45 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 33m at 9:45 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:303.311:503.55:21-0.35:37-0.16:198:11Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:283.46:10-0.26:400.16:208:10First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:443.21:293.47:01-0.27:470.26:218:09First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:412.92:333.57:55-0.18:590.36:228:08First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:442.63:373.58:520.010:090.46:228:07First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:502.54:393.69:520.111:150.46:238:06Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:542.45:373.610:510.16:248:05Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:532.46:293.612:130.311:47 AM0.16:258:04Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:452.57:163.61:030.312:380.16:258:03Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:312.67:593.61:480.21:250.16:268:02Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:142.78:383.62:280.22:080.16:278:01Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:542.79:153.53:050.22:490.16:288:00Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:322.89:503.43:400.23:280.26:287:59Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:092.810:253.24:130.24:080.36:297:58Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:472.910:593.14:440.34:480.46:307:57Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:262.911:352.95:160.35:310.56:317:55Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:072.95:490.46:170.66:317:54Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:132.712:522.96:250.47:090.76:327:53Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:572.51:433.07:060.48:080.76:337:52Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:482.42:403.17:540.49:130.76:347:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:462.33:403.38:500.410:170.66:347:49Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:492.34:403.59:500.311:170.56:357:48Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:522.55:373.710:510.16:367:47Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:502.76:303.912:110.311:50 AM0.06:367:46Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:452.97:214.11:000.212:47-0.26:377:44New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:383.28:104.21:470.01:42-0.36:387:43New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:293.58:594.12:33-0.22:36-0.46:397:42New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:213.79:474.03:18-0.33:31-0.46:397:40Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:143.810:373.74:03-0.34:27-0.26:407:39Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:083.911:283.44:50-0.35:25-0.16:417:38Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:043.85:38-0.26:260.16:427:37Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 12:45 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 7% 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 (7% 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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