Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 33m at 2:29 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:293.18:502.42:010.23:080.26:275:13New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:173.29:392.42:430.23:540.26:285:12Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:073.210:292.43:290.14:420.26:295:11Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:573.111:212.44:190.15:330.26:305:10Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:493.05:130.26:290.26:315:09Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:162.412:452.96:170.37:300.36:325:08First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:162.41:432.77:340.38:300.36:335:07First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:172.42:422.68:490.49:270.26:345:06First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:172.53:412.59:570.410:230.26:355:05Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:162.64:382.411:010.311:170.26:365:05Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:132.75:342.312:010.26:375:04Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:052.86:252.312:090.112:550.26:385:03Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:532.97:132.312:560.11:440.16:395:02Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:392.97:582.21:400.12:310.16:405:02Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:242.98:442.22:220.13:160.16:415:01Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:082.89:292.13:040.24:000.26:425:00Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:532.810:142.13:450.24:420.26:435:00Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:362.710:592.14:230.35:240.36:444:59Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:202.611:452.05:020.46:070.36:454:59Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:052.45:420.46:530.46:464:58Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:322.012:522.36:320.57:410.46:474:58Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:242.01:422.27:360.68:270.46:484:57Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:162.02:342.18:410.69:090.46:484:57Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:082.13:252.09:400.59:500.46:494:57Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:002.24:172.010:380.510:320.36:504:56Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:512.45:092.011:350.411:160.26:514:56Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:422.56:002.012:260.26:524:56Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:302.76:482.112:020.11:140.16:534:55New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:182.97:372.112:47-0.12:010.06:544:55New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:063.08:262.11:33-0.22:49-0.16:554:55New Moon30Thu
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 5:37 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 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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