Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 3:42 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 46m at 9:56 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Jan 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:023.96:202.512:36-0.37:165:09New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:533.97:122.612:15-0.51:27-0.37:165:10New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:423.98:012.61:06-0.52:15-0.37:165:11New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:293.78:502.51:55-0.43:02-0.27:165:12Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:163.59:382.52:44-0.33:47-0.27:165:12Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:013.310:262.43:33-0.14:31-0.17:165:13Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:463.011:162.44:220.05:140.07:165:14Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:312.75:140.25:570.17:165:15First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:082.412:172.56:100.36:390.27:165:16First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:012.41:072.27:110.47:230.27:165:17First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:562.52:002.18:150.58:090.27:165:18First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:492.62:552.09:180.48:560.27:165:18Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:402.83:491.910:150.49:430.17:165:19Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:282.94:392.011:050.310:300.07:155:20Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:133.15:262.111:500.111:16-0.17:155:21Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:573.36:102.212:320.07:155:22Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:393.46:532.312:01-0.21:13-0.17:155:23Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:213.57:362.412:45-0.31:53-0.27:145:24Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:043.68:202.51:31-0.42:33-0.37:145:25Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:473.69:062.62:17-0.43:14-0.37:145:26Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:313.49:552.73:06-0.43:56-0.37:135:27Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:173.310:472.83:57-0.34:40-0.37:135:28Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:063.011:442.94:54-0.25:26-0.37:125:29Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:002.75:56-0.16:16-0.37:125:30Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:453.012:592.57:040.07:11-0.37:115:31Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:493.12:032.38:170.18:10-0.37:115:32Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:553.23:112.29:300.09:12-0.37:105:33Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:583.44:172.210:360.010:14-0.37:105:34Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:583.55:172.311:34-0.111:12-0.37:095:35Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:523.56:112.412:26-0.27:085:36New Moon30Thu
31Fri6:423.67:012.512:07-0.41:13-0.37:085:37New Moon31Fri
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 12:49 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 94% 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 Waning Gibbous (94% 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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