Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 43m at 2:18 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:28 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Oct 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:482.55:222.910:590.57:016:51Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:492.66:212.912:010.512:140.47:016:50Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:482.87:163.012:570.41:200.37:026:49Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:423.08:093.01:480.32:180.27:036:47Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:353.29:002.92:370.23:130.17:046:46Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:263.39:502.93:250.14:070.17:056:44Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:173.310:412.84:130.14:590.17:056:43Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:083.311:312.75:010.15:510.27:066:42Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:583.25:490.26:420.37:076:40Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:202.512:473.16:390.47:370.57:086:39Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:092.41:382.97:330.58:340.67:096:38Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:022.32:312.78:340.69:300.77:096:36Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:562.23:252.69:340.710:240.77:106:35Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:512.24:182.510:320.711:150.77:116:34Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:442.25:112.411:290.77:126:32Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:372.36:022.412:050.712:240.77:136:31Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:272.46:512.412:520.71:140.77:146:30Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:142.57:352.41:330.61:590.67:146:29Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:572.78:182.52:100.62:410.57:156:27New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:382.88:592.42:430.53:210.57:166:26New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:202.99:412.43:130.54:010.47:176:25New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:032.910:242.43:410.54:390.47:186:24New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:463.011:072.44:110.45:180.47:196:23Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:303.011:512.34:460.45:570.57:206:21Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:163.05:250.46:410.57:216:20Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:382.31:052.96:110.47:340.57:216:19Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:302.32:002.87:070.58:360.57:226:18First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:292.31:592.87:200.58:380.56:235:17First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:312.42:592.78:420.59:360.46:245:16First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:312.53:582.79:570.410:340.36:255:15Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:312.74:572.611:080.311:300.26:265:14Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 4:53 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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