Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 56m at 3:38 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:29 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Jul 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:433.111:583.45:35-0.35:450.06:008:26Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:403.26:23-0.36:470.16:018:26Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:513.11:403.37:13-0.27:530.26:018:26Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:492.92:433.48:07-0.29:040.26:028:25Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:512.73:473.59:04-0.210:140.26:028:25Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:562.64:493.610:03-0.211:200.26:038:25Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:002.55:473.711:02-0.26:038:25Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:002.56:403.812:200.111:59 AM-0.26:048:25Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:562.67:303.81:130.012:52-0.26:048:24New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:472.78:173.82:020.01:42-0.26:058:24New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:352.79:003.72:47-0.12:30-0.26:068:24New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:202.79:423.63:29-0.13:15-0.16:068:23New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:042.810:213.44:090.03:590.06:078:23Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:472.810:593.24:460.04:430.26:078:23Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:292.711:372.95:230.15:280.36:088:22Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:132.75:590.26:150.56:098:22Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:172.71:002.76:360.27:070.66:098:21First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:592.51:502.87:160.38:040.76:108:21First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:452.32:432.88:000.39:050.76:118:20First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:382.23:383.08:480.310:070.76:118:19First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:352.24:323.19:410.311:050.66:128:19Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:332.25:233.310:350.211:570.46:138:18Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:292.36:123.511:280.06:138:18Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:212.56:593.712:440.312:20-0.16:148:17Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:112.77:453.91:290.11:10-0.26:158:16Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:002.98:303.92:12-0.12:01-0.36:168:15Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:493.19:163.92:55-0.22:52-0.46:168:15Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:393.310:023.83:38-0.33:44-0.36:178:14Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:303.410:503.64:22-0.44:38-0.26:188:13Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:243.511:403.45:08-0.45:35-0.16:198:12Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:213.65:56-0.36:360.16:198:11Third Quarter31Wed
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 6:33 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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