Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 56m at 5:26 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:34 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Aug 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:133.312:543.36:32-0.27:080.26:208:11First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:083.01:553.37:250.08:130.46:208:10First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:062.72:563.28:190.19:200.56:218:09First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:072.53:563.29:160.210:240.56:228:08First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:072.44:523.210:110.211:210.56:238:07Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:042.45:423.311:040.36:238:06Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:542.56:273.312:110.411:52 AM0.26:248:05Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:392.57:083.412:540.412:360.26:258:04Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:202.67:453.41:330.31:170.16:268:03Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:592.78:213.52:090.21:560.16:268:02Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:362.88:553.42:440.22:340.16:278:01Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:132.99:303.43:170.23:120.16:288:00Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:493.010:043.33:490.13:500.26:297:59Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:273.010:403.24:220.14:300.36:297:58Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:073.111:183.14:560.25:140.36:307:57Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:513.15:340.26:020.46:317:56Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:022.912:413.26:160.26:570.56:327:54Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:522.81:383.37:050.27:590.56:327:53Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:492.72:403.48:010.19:070.46:337:52Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:532.73:453.69:030.110:140.36:347:51Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:002.84:483.810:080.011:170.26:347:50Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:052.95:484.011:12-0.26:357:48Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:063.26:444.112:140.012:13-0.36:367:47Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:043.47:374.21:07-0.21:11-0.46:377:46New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:583.68:274.21:57-0.32:06-0.56:377:45New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:513.89:174.02:46-0.33:01-0.46:387:43New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:423.810:063.83:33-0.33:54-0.36:397:42Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:343.810:553.54:20-0.34:48-0.16:397:41Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:263.711:453.25:07-0.15:430.16:407:39Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:213.55:560.06:410.36:417:38First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:372.91:183.46:460.27:420.56:427:37First Quarter31Mon
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 8:30 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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