Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 35m at 8:45 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:25 am (2.3 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 - Feb 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:513.13:102.39:200.09:14-0.27:065:39Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:533.24:132.310:250.010:14-0.27:055:40Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:503.25:102.311:21-0.111:08-0.27:045:41Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:413.36:002.412:09-0.17:045:42Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:273.36:452.512:53-0.27:035:43New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:083.37:252.512:42-0.31:32-0.27:025:44New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:473.28:042.61:24-0.32:09-0.27:015:45New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:233.18:412.62:03-0.22:43-0.27:005:46New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:583.09:172.62:42-0.23:16-0.16:595:47Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:332.99:542.63:20-0.13:49-0.16:585:48Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:082.710:332.64:000.04:220.06:575:49Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:452.511:152.64:410.14:570.16:565:50Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:262.35:270.25:360.16:555:51First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:012.612:122.26:200.36:210.16:545:52First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:542.61:062.17:190.47:130.16:535:53First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:532.72:072.08:240.38:110.16:525:54First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:542.93:112.19:270.29:130.06:515:54Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:533.14:112.310:250.110:12-0.26:505:55Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:493.35:072.511:18-0.111:10-0.46:495:56Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:413.56:002.812:07-0.36:475:57Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:323.76:523.112:05-0.612:54-0.56:465:58Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:213.87:423.312:58-0.71:40-0.66:455:59Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:093.88:333.51:51-0.82:26-0.76:446:00Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:583.69:243.52:44-0.83:13-0.76:436:01Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:483.410:183.53:39-0.74:00-0.66:426:02Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:403.111:153.44:36-0.54:51-0.56:406:03Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:362.85:36-0.35:45-0.36:396:04Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:153.312:372.56:42-0.16:44-0.26:386:04Third Quarter28Tue
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 11:35 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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