Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 2:49 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 20m at 8:50 am (2.9 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 - Oct 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:413.59:573.03:240.44:010.47:046:53Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:163.510:312.83:550.44:400.57:046:52Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:543.411:082.64:270.55:220.67:056:51Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:353.311:502.55:020.66:080.87:066:49Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:223.25:430.77:010.97:076:48Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:392.41:183.26:320.88:020.97:076:46Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:372.32:203.27:310.89:050.97:086:45Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:432.43:233.38:370.710:030.87:096:44Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:482.64:223.49:450.610:540.67:106:42Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:462.85:163.610:480.411:390.47:116:41Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:383.26:053.711:460.27:116:40Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:283.66:533.812:220.212:400.07:126:39New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:164.07:403.81:040.01:33-0.27:136:37New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:044.38:273.71:47-0.22:26-0.27:146:36New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:534.49:153.52:30-0.33:18-0.27:156:35New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:444.510:053.33:16-0.34:13-0.17:156:33Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:374.410:593.14:04-0.25:090.07:166:32Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:344.211:572.94:560.06:100.27:176:31Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:364.05:540.27:160.47:186:30First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:042.71:433.77:000.38:250.57:196:29First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:172.72:533.58:130.59:320.57:206:27First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:292.73:593.49:280.510:310.57:206:26First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:332.94:573.410:350.511:210.47:216:25Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:273.15:473.311:330.47:226:24Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:133.26:303.312:030.412:230.47:236:23Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:533.47:083.212:400.31:070.37:246:22Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:293.56:443.11:130.312:470.36:255:21Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:033.67:193.012:440.31:250.36:265:20Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:373.77:532.91:140.32:020.36:275:19Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:113.78:272.81:450.32:400.46:285:18Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:463.69:022.62:170.43:180.56:285:17Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 11:49 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 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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