Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 07m at 2:49 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:23 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Aug 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:372.89:053.82:500.02:33-0.26:198:11Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:242.89:483.73:330.03:20-0.16:208:10Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:092.910:293.54:140.04:070.06:218:09Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:532.911:093.24:530.14:530.26:228:08Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:372.911:482.95:300.25:400.46:228:07Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:222.96:060.36:290.56:238:06Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:282.71:092.96:430.47:240.66:248:05Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:122.52:002.97:230.48:240.76:258:04Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:012.32:552.98:070.59:280.86:258:03Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:562.23:513.08:580.510:300.76:268:02Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:552.14:463.29:520.411:260.66:278:01Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:532.25:373.310:470.46:278:00Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:462.36:243.512:150.511:39 AM0.26:287:59Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:352.57:093.712:590.412:290.16:297:58New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:212.77:533.81:400.21:180.06:307:57New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:072.98:353.92:200.12:06-0.16:307:56New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:533.19:183.93:000.02:54-0.26:317:55New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:393.310:023.83:39-0.13:44-0.26:327:53Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:283.510:473.64:20-0.24:37-0.16:337:52Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:193.611:363.35:03-0.25:330.06:337:51Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:143.65:49-0.16:330.26:347:50First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:283.01:143.76:380.07:400.36:357:48First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:262.82:183.67:340.08:520.46:367:47First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:322.63:263.78:360.110:040.46:367:46First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:422.54:323.79:430.111:100.46:377:45Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:512.55:333.710:490.16:387:43Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:522.76:283.812:080.311:50 AM0.16:387:42Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:462.87:173.812:590.312:440.06:397:41Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:342.98:013.81:440.21:340.06:407:40Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:183.18:423.72:240.22:200.06:417:38Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:593.29:203.53:010.23:030.16:417:37Full Moon31Sat
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 6:06 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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