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 36m at 3:24 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:46 pm (3.4 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 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:113.210:293.44:07-0.14:150.06:208:11Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:573.111:103.24:48-0.15:020.16:218:10Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:433.111:522.95:270.15:510.36:218:09Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:303.06:070.26:420.56:228:08First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:352.61:202.96:480.37:370.66:238:07First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:222.42:142.97:330.48:380.76:248:06First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:142.33:112.98:230.49:400.76:248:05First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:122.24:073.09:170.410:390.76:258:04Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:102.34:593.110:120.411:310.66:268:03Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:052.35:473.311:040.36:268:02Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:552.56:303.412:160.511:54 AM0.26:278:01Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:412.77:123.612:570.312:410.16:288:00Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:252.97:523.71:360.21:260.06:297:59Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:093.18:333.72:140.02:12-0.16:297:58Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:533.39:143.72:52-0.12:58-0.16:307:57Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:383.59:573.63:31-0.23:46-0.16:317:55Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:253.610:423.44:12-0.24:36-0.16:327:54Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:153.611:303.24:55-0.25:300.16:327:53Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:103.75:42-0.16:290.26:337:52Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:233.01:093.66:35-0.17:340.36:347:51Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:232.82:143.67:330.08:440.46:357:49Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:292.73:223.68:380.09:540.46:357:48Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:392.74:283.79:460.110:590.36:367:47Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:472.85:293.710:510.011:560.26:377:46Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:482.96:233.811:520.06:377:44Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:423.17:123.812:470.112:47-0.16:387:43New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:313.37:573.71:330.01:37-0.16:397:42New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:173.48:393.62:150.02:24-0.16:407:41New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:593.49:193.52:540.03:080.06:407:39New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:403.49:583.33:310.13:510.16:417:38Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:213.410:353.14:070.14:340.36:427:37Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 6:35 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 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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