Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 46m at 6:58 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:25 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Aug 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:542.810:093.33:590.13:500.26:208:10Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:322.810:443.24:320.24:290.36:218:09Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:112.811:203.05:060.25:100.46:228:08Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:522.811:592.85:400.35:540.56:228:07Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:362.86:170.36:430.66:238:07Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:412.71:252.96:580.37:390.66:248:06Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:302.62:203.07:450.38:400.66:258:05Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:252.53:183.28:370.29:440.56:258:04Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:262.54:173.49:340.110:460.46:268:02Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:282.65:143.610:330.011:430.26:278:01Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:282.86:093.911:32-0.26:288:00Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:253.07:024.112:370.012:29-0.36:287:59New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:203.27:534.21:28-0.11:25-0.46:297:58New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:143.58:444.22:17-0.32:20-0.56:307:57New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:073.69:344.13:05-0.43:14-0.56:317:56Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:003.710:253.93:53-0.44:10-0.46:317:55Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:553.711:173.74:42-0.45:07-0.26:327:54Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:523.75:33-0.36:070.06:337:52Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:113.312:523.66:26-0.27:110.26:347:51First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:093.11:553.57:220.08:190.36:347:50First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:122.83:003.48:210.19:280.46:357:49First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:172.74:033.49:230.210:330.56:367:47Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:212.65:013.410:240.311:300.46:367:46Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:192.65:533.411:190.36:377:45Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:102.76:383.512:200.412:090.26:387:44Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:542.87:193.51:030.412:530.26:397:42Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:342.97:563.51:410.31:340.26:397:41Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:113.08:313.52:160.32:130.26:407:40Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:473.19:053.42:490.22:500.26:417:38Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:233.19:393.33:210.23:270.26:417:37Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:583.210:123.23:520.34:050.36:427:36Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 10:11 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (42% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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