Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 10:13 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 51m at 3:41 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - May 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:132.77:383.61:240.11:09-0.16:187:54New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:542.78:193.82:060.01:48-0.16:177:54New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:362.79:013.92:49-0.12:29-0.26:167:55New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:202.79:463.93:34-0.13:12-0.26:157:56Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:062.610:343.94:20-0.13:59-0.26:147:57Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:572.611:253.85:09-0.14:50-0.16:137:58Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:522.66:010.05:470.06:127:58Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:203.612:542.66:560.06:510.16:117:59First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:203.42:012.87:540.08:020.26:118:00First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:223.23:082.98:520.09:160.26:108:01First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:263.14:123.29:49-0.110:270.16:098:02Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:283.05:113.410:42-0.111:320.16:088:02Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:262.96:053.711:33-0.26:078:03Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:202.86:543.812:300.012:21-0.26:068:04Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:112.87:413.91:23-0.11:07-0.26:068:05Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:592.78:263.92:13-0.11:52-0.26:058:05Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:452.69:093.82:59-0.12:35-0.16:048:06Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:292.69:523.73:440.03:180.06:048:07Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:132.510:343.54:270.04:010.16:038:08Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:582.411:173.35:110.14:440.26:028:08Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:442.35:540.25:300.46:028:09Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:003.112:332.36:370.36:200.56:018:10Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:452.91:252.37:210.47:160.66:018:11Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:322.72:192.48:050.48:160.66:008:11Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:222.63:132.68:490.49:190.66:008:12Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:142.54:042.89:330.310:190.55:598:13Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:062.44:523.010:170.211:150.45:598:13Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:572.45:383.311:010.15:588:14Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:472.56:243.612:070.311:45 AM0.05:588:15Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:352.57:093.812:550.112:31-0.15:588:15New Moon30Sat
31Sun7:232.67:554.01:430.01:17-0.25:578:16New Moon31Sun
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 6:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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