Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 9:24 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 3:23 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Feb 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:413.37:562.51:13-0.22:07-0.27:065:38Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:183.38:352.51:53-0.32:42-0.27:055:39Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:553.29:142.62:33-0.33:17-0.27:055:40Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:333.19:562.73:15-0.23:53-0.27:045:41Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:143.010:432.84:01-0.24:32-0.27:035:42Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:592.811:342.94:52-0.15:15-0.27:025:43Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:502.65:490.06:03-0.27:015:44Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:323.012:482.46:540.06:58-0.27:005:45Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:363.11:532.38:050.18:00-0.27:005:46Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:433.23:022.39:170.09:05-0.36:595:47Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:493.44:092.410:24-0.110:10-0.46:585:48Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:513.65:122.511:24-0.311:12-0.56:575:49Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:483.76:082.712:17-0.46:565:50New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:413.87:012.912:10-0.61:07-0.56:555:51New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:303.77:513.01:04-0.61:53-0.56:545:52New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:173.68:393.01:56-0.62:37-0.56:525:53New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:033.49:263.02:45-0.53:20-0.46:515:54Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:473.110:123.03:34-0.44:01-0.36:505:55Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:312.810:592.94:24-0.24:42-0.26:495:56Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:152.511:482.85:140.05:230.06:485:57Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:022.26:090.26:070.16:475:58First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:402.712:552.07:090.36:560.26:465:59First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:382.61:551.98:130.47:520.36:456:00First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:382.62:571.99:170.48:510.36:436:00First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:362.73:561.910:140.49:480.26:426:01Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:292.84:472.111:020.310:400.16:416:02Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:152.95:312.211:440.111:270.06:406:03Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:573.16:122.412:220.06:386:04Waxing Gibbous28Thu
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 6:23 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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