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 1h 17m 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 - Mar 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:203.21:452.37:520.17:490.06:376:05Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:283.12:552.39:020.18:560.06:356:06Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:333.03:592.310:060.19:590.06:346:07Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:313.04:552.411:000.110:550.06:336:08Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:223.15:432.511:470.011:44-0.16:316:09Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:073.16:252.612:270.06:306:10Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:463.17:032.712:28-0.11:03-0.16:296:10New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:233.17:392.81:08-0.11:37-0.16:276:11New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:573.08:132.91:45-0.12:08-0.16:266:12New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:302.98:472.92:22-0.12:39-0.16:256:13New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:032.89:212.92:58-0.13:090.06:236:14Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:372.710:572.94:360.04:410.07:227:15Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:122.511:362.95:150.15:150.17:217:15Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:522.35:580.25:530.27:197:16Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:202.912:372.26:460.36:380.27:187:17First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:112.91:312.27:420.37:320.27:177:18First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:102.92:332.28:450.38:350.27:157:19First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:143.03:402.39:500.29:420.17:147:19First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:183.14:452.510:500.110:49-0.17:137:20Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:193.35:442.811:45-0.111:51-0.37:117:21Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:153.56:393.212:36-0.37:107:22Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:083.77:323.512:49-0.51:24-0.57:087:23Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:593.78:233.81:45-0.72:11-0.67:077:23Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:483.69:133.92:39-0.72:58-0.77:067:24Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:383.510:054.03:32-0.73:45-0.77:047:25Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:293.310:573.94:26-0.64:33-0.67:037:26Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:213.011:523.75:22-0.45:24-0.47:017:26Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:172.86:21-0.26:18-0.27:007:27Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:503.51:192.57:230.07:180.06:597:28Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:533.22:262.48:290.18:240.26:577:29Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:593.13:352.49:360.29:340.36:567:30Third Quarter31Fri
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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