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 : 10:53 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 20m at 4:16 pm (3.1 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 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:263.56:523.312:04-0.312:46-0.36:547:31Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:183.57:423.51:02-0.41:32-0.46:537:31New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:063.58:303.71:56-0.52:16-0.46:517:32New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:523.39:163.82:48-0.52:58-0.46:507:33New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:383.110:013.73:37-0.43:39-0.36:497:34Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:222.910:453.64:26-0.34:20-0.26:477:34Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:072.611:313.45:14-0.15:010.06:467:35Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:542.46:050.15:450.26:457:36Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:193.212:462.26:580.36:330.46:437:37First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:123.01:442.17:560.47:290.56:427:38First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:112.82:482.08:580.58:340.66:417:38First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:142.73:522.19:570.59:420.56:407:39First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:132.74:472.310:480.410:430.56:387:40Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:062.85:352.511:320.411:360.46:377:41Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:512.86:162.712:100.26:367:42Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:322.96:553.012:230.212:450.16:357:42Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:112.97:323.21:060.11:180.06:337:43Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:493.08:103.41:480.01:52-0.16:327:44Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:272.98:483.62:29-0.12:27-0.16:317:45Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:062.99:283.73:11-0.13:03-0.26:307:45Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:472.810:113.83:55-0.23:42-0.26:297:46Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:312.710:583.84:42-0.14:25-0.16:277:47Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:202.511:503.75:320.05:14-0.16:267:48Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:162.56:280.16:090.06:257:49Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:483.51:202.47:290.17:140.16:247:49Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:533.42:302.58:340.18:270.26:237:50Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:013.33:412.79:380.19:420.16:227:51Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:073.34:472.910:370.010:530.16:217:52Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:093.35:453.211:30-0.111:57-0.16:207:53Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:053.26:373.512:18-0.26:197:53Waning Crescent30Thu
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 7:34 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 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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