Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 8:45 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 2:22 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Dec 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:333.55:070.16:040.06:584:58Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:102.812:333.36:120.27:020.06:594:58Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:163.01:363.27:230.28:010.07:004:58Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:223.22:403.18:350.28:58-0.17:014:58Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:243.43:423.09:430.19:53-0.27:014:58Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:223.64:403.010:450.010:46-0.37:024:58Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:163.85:343.011:42-0.211:36-0.47:034:58Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:064.06:253.012:34-0.27:044:58New Moon8Thu
9Fri6:544.07:142.912:24-0.41:23-0.27:054:59New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:414.08:012.81:11-0.32:10-0.27:054:59New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:263.88:482.81:56-0.22:56-0.27:064:59Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:103.69:342.62:41-0.13:41-0.17:074:59Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:543.410:212.53:270.04:250.07:074:59Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:383.211:092.54:130.25:100.27:085:00Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:242.95:030.35:550.27:095:00First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:012.412:122.75:570.56:420.37:095:00First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:562.41:032.56:560.57:290.37:105:01First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:512.51:562.47:580.68:160.37:105:01First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:452.62:502.48:590.59:020.27:115:02Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:342.83:412.49:550.49:470.17:125:02Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:203.04:292.410:450.310:310.07:125:03Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:043.25:162.511:310.111:14-0.17:125:03Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:473.46:012.612:150.07:135:04Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:303.66:452.612:59-0.17:135:04Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:133.77:312.712:42-0.31:42-0.27:145:05Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:583.88:172.81:28-0.42:26-0.37:145:06Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:443.89:062.82:15-0.43:12-0.37:145:06Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:323.79:582.93:05-0.43:59-0.47:155:07Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:223.510:542.93:59-0.34:49-0.37:155:08Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:153.311:542.94:58-0.25:41-0.37:155:08Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:133.16:02-0.16:37-0.37:155:09Third Quarter31Sat
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 5:33 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 (52% 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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