Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 2:29 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 8:14 am (1.8 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 - Apr 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:402.06:04-0.16:01-0.15:536:27Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:082.412:291.86:580.06:540.05:526:28First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:582.31:201.77:550.17:530.15:516:29First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:512.12:141.78:490.28:500.25:496:29First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:442.03:071.79:420.39:470.35:486:30First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:372.04:011.710:340.310:440.35:476:31Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:302.04:541.811:240.311:380.25:456:32Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:212.05:441.912:100.25:446:33Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:082.06:302.012:280.212:500.25:426:33Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:532.07:132.21:120.11:260.15:416:34Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:352.07:562.31:540.01:580.15:406:35Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:172.08:382.42:340.02:280.05:386:36Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:002.09:222.53:14-0.12:580.05:376:37Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:442.010:072.63:54-0.13:32-0.15:366:37Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:282.010:532.64:35-0.14:10-0.15:356:38Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:142.011:412.65:190.04:53-0.15:336:39Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:041.96:090.05:43-0.15:326:40Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:342.512:591.97:090.16:460.05:316:41Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:312.52:001.98:130.18:040.05:296:41Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:312.43:012.09:140.19:210.05:286:42Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:312.44:022.110:120.010:340.05:276:43Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:302.35:022.311:10-0.111:41-0.15:266:44Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:282.35:582.512:04-0.25:256:45Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:232.36:512.612:41-0.212:54-0.25:236:46Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:132.37:402.71:35-0.21:41-0.35:226:46New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:022.28:292.82:26-0.32:27-0.35:216:47New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:512.29:172.83:16-0.33:13-0.25:206:48New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:392.110:042.74:05-0.23:58-0.25:196:49Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:262.011:512.65:52-0.15:42-0.16:187:50Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:131.96:380.06:270.16:177:50Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 11:21 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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