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 1h 57m 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 - Aug 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:333.11:213.66:48-0.27:430.26:208:11Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:322.82:263.57:45-0.18:530.36:218:10Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:362.63:323.58:460.010:040.46:218:09Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:442.54:363.69:500.011:090.36:228:08Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:502.55:353.610:520.06:238:07Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:502.66:283.612:060.311:50 AM0.06:248:06Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:442.77:153.712:570.212:420.06:248:05New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:312.87:583.61:410.11:300.06:258:04New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:142.98:373.62:210.12:140.06:268:03New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:553.09:143.42:580.12:560.16:278:02New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:333.09:503.33:330.13:360.16:278:01Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:113.010:243.14:060.14:160.26:288:00Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:493.010:592.94:380.24:570.46:297:59Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:293.011:362.75:110.35:400.56:307:57Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:123.05:460.36:270.66:307:56First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:162.612:593.06:250.47:190.76:317:55First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:012.41:523.07:100.48:190.86:327:54First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:542.32:513.18:030.49:220.76:337:53First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:552.33:503.29:010.410:240.76:337:52Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:582.44:473.410:010.311:180.56:347:50Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:582.65:403.611:010.16:357:49Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:542.86:303.812:080.311:58 AM0.06:357:48Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:463.17:183.912:540.112:52-0.26:367:47Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:373.48:064.01:38-0.11:45-0.36:377:45Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:273.78:533.92:22-0.22:38-0.46:387:44Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:173.99:403.83:07-0.33:31-0.36:387:43Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:094.010:293.63:52-0.44:26-0.26:397:42Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:034.011:213.34:40-0.35:23-0.16:407:40Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:003.95:30-0.26:240.16:407:39Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:163.11:013.86:25-0.17:290.36:417:38Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:182.82:073.77:250.18:390.46:427:36Third Quarter31Sat
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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