Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 1:48 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 52m at 7:28 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jul 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:482.12:232.08:180.28:400.45:568:24First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:362.03:142.18:560.29:400.45:568:24First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:261.94:042.29:340.210:380.45:578:24First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:161.84:562.310:140.211:370.45:578:24Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:091.85:492.411:010.15:588:24Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:031.86:412.612:350.311:55 AM0.05:588:24Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:571.97:322.71:290.212:52-0.15:598:24Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:492.08:222.92:180.11:48-0.25:598:23Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:412.19:132.93:07-0.12:42-0.26:008:23Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:342.210:042.93:56-0.13:38-0.36:008:23Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:292.310:572.94:45-0.24:37-0.36:018:23Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:232.411:482.85:34-0.35:36-0.26:018:22Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:172.46:23-0.36:36-0.16:028:22Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:392.61:122.57:14-0.27:410.06:038:21Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:322.52:092.58:09-0.28:480.16:038:21Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:272.33:072.59:05-0.19:520.26:048:21Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:232.14:032.510:00-0.110:530.26:058:20Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:182.04:592.510:540.011:530.26:058:20Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:131.95:542.511:490.06:068:19Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:081.86:462.512:500.212:440.16:078:19Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:011.87:342.51:420.21:340.16:078:18Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:481.98:182.52:290.22:200.16:088:17New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:341.99:012.53:130.23:030.16:098:17New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:192.09:442.53:550.23:450.16:098:16New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:042.010:272.54:350.24:250.26:108:15New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:482.111:092.45:130.25:040.26:118:15Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:322.111:512.45:480.25:410.36:128:14Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:152.26:180.26:180.46:128:13Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:312.312:592.26:460.36:590.46:138:12Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:132.21:452.27:140.37:500.56:148:12First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:582.12:352.37:490.38:520.56:158:11First 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 10:38 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 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 Full Moon (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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