Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 25m at 4:32 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:51 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:551.91:081.86:440.07:08-0.27:145:05Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:492.02:011.77:570.18:00-0.27:155:06Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:442.12:581.79:080.08:55-0.37:155:07Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:412.23:561.610:180.09:54-0.47:155:08Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:402.44:561.711:25-0.110:59-0.57:155:09Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:372.55:561.712:25-0.37:155:09Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:332.66:521.812:04-0.61:20-0.47:155:10New Moon7Sat
8Sun7:262.77:461.91:05-0.62:12-0.57:155:11New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:182.78:412.02:02-0.73:04-0.67:155:12New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:112.69:362.03:00-0.73:54-0.67:155:13New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:022.510:292.13:57-0.64:43-0.67:155:14Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:522.411:212.14:53-0.55:31-0.67:155:15Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:412.25:49-0.46:21-0.57:145:16Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:132.012:301.96:49-0.37:13-0.47:145:17First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:062.01:211.77:50-0.18:05-0.37:145:18First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:001.92:131.68:49-0.18:55-0.37:145:19First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:521.93:051.49:450.09:45-0.27:135:20First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:441.93:571.410:410.010:36-0.27:135:21Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:361.94:491.311:360.011:26-0.27:135:22Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:261.95:401.312:260.07:125:23Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:142.06:281.412:14-0.21:11-0.17:125:24Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:582.07:131.512:57-0.21:53-0.17:115:25Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:412.17:571.51:37-0.22:33-0.27:115:26Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:232.18:411.62:15-0.33:11-0.27:105:27Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:052.19:261.72:52-0.33:46-0.27:105:28Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:472.110:101.83:29-0.34:16-0.37:095:29Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:292.010:531.84:07-0.34:44-0.37:095:30Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:101.911:381.94:47-0.25:13-0.37:085:31Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:531.85:33-0.25:49-0.47:075:32Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:272.012:401.76:29-0.16:33-0.47:075:33Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:212.11:341.67:38-0.17:28-0.47:065:34Third Quarter31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656084)

Common Questions About Oriental, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Oriental, NC today?

Slack tide in Oriental, NC is approximately 7:41 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 Oriental, NC?

Oriental, 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 Oriental, 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 Oriental, NC?

Tide predictions for Oriental, 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 Oriental, NC?

Tide data for Oriental, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656084. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656084.

What is the moon phase in Oriental, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Oriental, NC is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Oriental, 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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