Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:18 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 12m at 7:17 pm (2.4 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 - Jul 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:422.15:51-0.15:35-0.15:568:24Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:052.712:342.26:35-0.16:330.05:568:24Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:552.51:282.37:24-0.17:400.15:578:24Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:482.42:262.48:17-0.18:540.15:578:24Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:432.23:242.59:13-0.110:020.15:588:24Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:402.14:222.510:08-0.111:070.15:588:24Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:382.05:192.611:04-0.15:598:23Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:361.96:162.712:110.112:02-0.16:008:23Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:331.97:102.71:100.112:59-0.16:008:23Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:271.98:002.72:040.01:53-0.16:018:23New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:171.98:482.72:540.02:42-0.16:018:22New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:062.09:352.73:420.03:31-0.16:028:22New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:552.010:222.64:280.04:190.06:028:22New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:432.011:072.55:120.05:050.06:038:21Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:302.111:502.45:530.15:500.16:048:21Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:152.16:330.16:350.26:048:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:332.31:012.17:130.27:240.36:058:20Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:172.21:482.17:540.28:190.46:068:19First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:042.02:382.18:360.39:160.56:068:19First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:521.93:292.29:160.310:120.56:078:18First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:411.84:192.29:550.311:070.56:088:17First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:321.85:102.310:350.36:098:17Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:241.86:032.412:030.511:22 AM0.36:098:16Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:171.86:532.612:570.412:150.26:108:16Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:091.97:422.71:450.31:080.16:118:15Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:582.08:292.82:300.21:580.06:118:14Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:472.19:172.93:140.12:490.06:128:13Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:382.210:072.93:580.03:42-0.16:138:13Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:302.410:562.84:420.04:37-0.16:148:12Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:232.511:462.85:26-0.15:33-0.16:148:11Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:152.66:11-0.16:310.06:158:10Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 10:47 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 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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