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 1h 18m 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 - Apr 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:233.38:443.52:15-0.32:31-0.36:557:30Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:053.29:283.73:01-0.43:10-0.46:547:31Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:493.110:143.83:49-0.43:51-0.46:537:32Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:353.011:033.84:39-0.34:36-0.36:517:32Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:252.811:573.75:32-0.25:25-0.26:507:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:212.66:30-0.16:20-0.16:487:34Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:573.61:252.57:340.07:230.06:477:35Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:033.42:372.48:430.18:350.16:467:35Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:133.33:502.59:510.19:500.16:447:36Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:213.34:562.710:530.011:000.06:437:37Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:223.35:542.911:470.06:427:38Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:173.36:453.212:010.012:35-0.16:417:39Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:053.27:303.312:56-0.11:17-0.26:397:39New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:503.28:123.51:45-0.21:57-0.26:387:40New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:313.08:523.52:30-0.22:34-0.26:377:41New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:102.99:303.53:13-0.13:09-0.16:357:42New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:492.710:073.43:54-0.13:430.06:347:43Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:272.610:453.34:350.04:180.16:337:43Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:062.411:253.25:170.24:550.26:327:44Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:482.26:010.35:350.46:317:45Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:083.012:342.16:480.46:210.56:297:46First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:572.91:282.17:410.57:150.66:287:46First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:522.82:292.18:370.58:170.66:277:47First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:512.83:302.29:320.59:230.56:267:48First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:492.84:262.510:220.410:260.46:257:49Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:442.95:172.711:080.211:230.26:247:50Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:343.06:033.111:500.16:237:50Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:213.16:493.412:160.012:31-0.16:217:51Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:073.17:343.71:06-0.11:13-0.36:207:52Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:543.18:204.01:56-0.31:56-0.46:197:53Full Moon30Tue
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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