Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 27m at 8:33 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:20 pm (3.1 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 - Sep 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:253.47:544.11:290.01:31-0.36:437:35New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:143.68:424.12:14-0.22:23-0.36:437:33New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:043.89:304.02:58-0.33:15-0.36:447:32New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:563.910:193.83:44-0.34:09-0.36:457:31Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:494.011:103.64:32-0.35:06-0.16:467:29Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:453.95:21-0.26:050.06:467:28Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:053.312:453.86:15-0.17:100.26:477:26First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:053.11:493.77:130.18:190.46:487:25First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:112.92:573.68:170.29:290.46:487:24First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:202.84:033.69:240.310:340.46:497:22Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:272.85:033.610:290.311:320.46:507:21Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:262.95:573.611:280.36:507:19Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:173.06:443.612:210.312:200.26:517:18Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:023.17:263.61:050.31:060.26:527:16Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:433.28:043.51:430.31:480.26:537:15Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:203.38:403.52:180.32:280.26:537:14Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:563.49:143.42:510.33:060.26:547:12Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:323.49:483.23:230.33:430.36:557:11Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:073.410:233.13:550.34:220.46:557:09Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:443.310:592.94:270.45:020.56:567:08Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:243.311:382.75:020.55:450.66:577:07Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:083.25:400.66:330.76:587:05Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:232.612:583.26:240.67:270.86:587:04Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:152.51:543.27:160.68:280.86:597:02Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:142.52:563.38:160.69:290.77:007:01Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:182.63:573.49:200.510:270.67:006:59Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:202.94:543.610:240.311:200.47:016:58Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:173.25:483.811:240.17:026:57Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:113.56:394.012:090.212:20-0.17:036:55Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:023.87:294.012:560.01:15-0.27:036:54New Moon30Sat
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 11:56 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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