Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 8:33 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 11m at 2:25 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Jul 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:112.35:533.211:130.16:008:26Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:592.46:353.412:210.311:56 AM0.16:018:26Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:452.47:173.61:060.212:400.06:018:26New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:302.57:593.71:490.11:24-0.16:028:25New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:152.68:423.82:310.02:08-0.26:028:25New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:002.79:253.83:13-0.12:54-0.26:038:25New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:472.810:103.83:56-0.23:42-0.26:038:25Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:362.910:573.74:40-0.24:33-0.26:048:25Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:282.911:473.55:26-0.25:27-0.16:048:24Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:243.06:14-0.26:270.06:058:24First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:403.31:243.17:05-0.27:320.16:068:24First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:373.12:273.37:59-0.28:420.26:068:23First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:382.93:313.48:56-0.29:520.26:078:23First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:422.84:333.69:54-0.211:000.16:088:22Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:452.75:323.710:51-0.26:088:22Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:462.76:263.812:010.111:47 AM-0.26:098:22Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:422.77:173.912:570.012:40-0.36:098:21Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:342.78:053.91:48-0.11:31-0.26:108:20Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:232.88:503.82:35-0.12:19-0.26:118:20Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:102.89:333.73:19-0.13:05-0.16:118:19Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:542.810:143.54:01-0.13:490.06:128:19Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:382.810:543.34:410.04:340.16:138:18Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:222.711:343.15:200.15:190.36:148:17Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:072.75:590.26:060.46:148:17Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:152.912:542.76:380.36:560.56:158:16Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:572.71:442.77:180.37:520.66:168:15Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:442.52:362.88:020.38:520.76:168:15Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:362.43:302.98:490.39:540.76:178:14Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:312.34:233.19:390.310:510.66:188:13Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:272.35:133.310:300.211:440.46:198:12Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:212.46:023.511:210.16:198:11Waning Crescent31Mon
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 5:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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