Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:38 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 55m at 8:45 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Sep 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:132.38:382.62:420.52:440.46:397:34New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:562.59:202.63:190.53:240.46:407:32New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:402.610:022.63:520.54:030.46:407:31New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:232.710:442.64:220.44:410.46:417:30Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:072.811:262.64:500.45:210.46:427:28Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:512.85:200.46:030.46:427:27Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:092.512:382.95:550.36:500.56:437:25Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:542.41:282.96:370.37:490.66:447:24First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:462.42:242.97:300.48:580.66:457:23First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:432.33:242.98:360.410:050.66:457:21First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:442.34:242.99:490.411:080.66:467:20First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:462.45:242.911:030.46:477:18Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:482.56:233.012:100.512:160.36:487:17Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:482.77:193.01:070.41:200.26:487:15Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:432.88:113.01:590.32:180.16:497:14Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:353.09:012.92:470.23:120.16:507:13Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:253.19:502.93:340.24:040.16:507:11Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:153.110:382.84:200.24:550.26:517:10Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:043.111:262.75:050.25:440.36:527:08Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:513.05:490.36:330.46:537:07Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:122.512:382.96:330.47:240.56:537:05Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:582.41:272.87:200.58:190.76:547:04Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:472.32:182.78:140.69:150.86:557:02Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:382.23:102.69:110.710:080.86:567:01Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:322.24:032.510:070.811:010.86:567:00Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:252.24:562.511:030.811:520.86:576:58Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:182.25:482.511:590.86:586:57Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:102.36:382.512:410.812:510.76:596:55Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:592.57:242.61:240.71:380.66:596:54Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:442.68:072.62:020.62:210.57:006:52New Moon30Sat
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 12:11 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 Oriental, NC?

Oriental, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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