Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 5:38 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 17m at 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 - Jan 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:203.03:312.49:440.29:37-0.17:155:09Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:133.34:272.510:410.010:30-0.37:165:10Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:063.65:212.611:35-0.211:22-0.57:165:11Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:573.86:142.812:26-0.37:165:12Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:474.07:062.912:14-0.61:16-0.57:165:12Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:384.17:593.01:07-0.72:05-0.67:165:13Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:284.08:523.12:00-0.72:55-0.67:165:14Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:203.99:473.12:55-0.73:46-0.67:165:15Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:123.610:453.13:51-0.54:37-0.57:165:16Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:073.311:463.04:51-0.45:30-0.47:165:17Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:053.05:55-0.26:26-0.37:165:18Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:493.01:062.77:040.07:24-0.27:165:19Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:543.02:092.58:140.18:22-0.27:155:19Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:583.03:132.49:230.19:20-0.17:155:20Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:563.14:122.310:240.110:14-0.17:155:21Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:493.15:052.311:180.011:03-0.17:155:22Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:373.25:522.312:050.07:145:23Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:193.26:352.412:47-0.17:145:24New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:593.27:142.412:30-0.21:25-0.17:145:25New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:363.27:522.41:09-0.22:01-0.17:135:26New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:113.28:282.51:47-0.22:36-0.17:135:27New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:463.19:042.52:24-0.13:09-0.17:135:28Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:203.09:412.53:02-0.13:42-0.17:125:29Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:552.810:202.53:400.04:160.07:125:30Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:322.711:022.54:220.14:510.07:115:31Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:122.511:492.55:070.25:300.07:105:32First Quarter26Tue
27Wed11:582.45:590.26:140.07:105:33First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:412.612:522.36:580.37:050.07:095:34First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:392.81:522.28:030.28:01-0.17:095:35First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:413.02:562.29:100.19:02-0.27:085:36Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:423.23:592.410:130.010:02-0.47:075:37Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 2:36 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 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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