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 7m 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 - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:043.04:392.410:370.210:390.36:557:30Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:032.95:332.511:290.211:360.26:537:31Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:542.96:192.712:140.26:527:32Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:382.97:002.912:250.212:520.16:517:33Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:172.97:373.01:080.11:270.06:497:33New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:532.98:113.11:480.01:590.06:487:34New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:272.98:453.22:250.02:310.06:467:35New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:012.89:183.33:020.03:010.06:457:36New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:352.79:523.33:380.03:330.06:447:37Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:092.610:283.34:150.14:050.16:437:37Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:462.511:073.24:540.14:410.16:417:38Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:272.411:513.25:360.25:210.26:407:39Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:132.36:230.26:080.26:397:40First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:413.21:082.37:170.37:040.36:377:41First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:393.12:112.48:160.38:090.36:367:41First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:423.23:182.59:170.29:200.26:357:42First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:473.24:232.810:170.010:290.06:347:43Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:503.35:233.211:13-0.111:35-0.26:327:44Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:483.46:193.512:05-0.36:317:44Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:433.57:123.912:35-0.412:54-0.56:307:45Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:363.58:044.11:32-0.51:43-0.66:297:46Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:273.48:544.22:26-0.62:31-0.66:287:47Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:183.39:454.23:20-0.63:19-0.66:267:48Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:093.110:364.14:13-0.54:08-0.46:257:48Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:022.911:293.85:07-0.34:59-0.26:247:49Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:582.76:02-0.15:520.06:237:50Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:243.512:582.57:000.06:510.26:227:51Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:223.32:022.58:010.27:560.46:217:52Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:243.03:082.49:010.39:040.56:207:52Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:252.94:082.59:570.310:090.56:197:53Third Quarter30Sun
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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