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 6m at 5:38 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:51 pm (3.3 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 - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:513.67:183.612:36-0.41:06-0.56:547:31Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:433.68:083.81:33-0.51:53-0.66:537:31Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:323.58:573.92:26-0.62:39-0.66:527:32Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:213.39:463.93:18-0.63:25-0.56:507:33Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:093.110:343.84:09-0.44:10-0.46:497:34Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:572.911:233.65:00-0.34:56-0.26:487:34Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:472.75:52-0.15:440.06:467:35Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:133.312:412.56:460.16:360.26:457:36Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:083.11:402.37:440.37:330.46:447:37Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:062.92:432.28:440.48:370.56:427:38Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:072.83:462.39:430.49:420.56:417:38Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:062.74:412.410:350.410:430.46:407:39Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:592.75:302.611:210.311:350.36:387:40Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:452.86:122.812:010.26:377:41Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:272.86:513.012:210.212:380.16:367:41Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:062.97:283.21:040.11:120.06:357:42New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:432.98:043.41:440.01:460.06:337:43New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:202.98:403.52:230.02:20-0.16:327:44New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:572.99:183.63:02-0.12:56-0.16:317:45New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:362.89:583.63:42-0.13:33-0.16:307:45Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:172.710:413.64:25-0.14:13-0.16:297:46Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:032.611:283.65:110.04:580.06:277:47Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:542.66:010.05:500.06:267:48Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:213.512:512.66:560.16:490.16:257:49First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:203.41:562.67:560.17:560.16:247:49First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:253.33:052.78:590.09:080.16:237:50First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:313.34:123.010:000.010:200.06:227:51Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:353.35:133.310:57-0.211:27-0.16:217:52Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:353.36:093.611:50-0.36:207:53Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:303.37:013.812:27-0.212:39-0.46:197:53Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 8:44 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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