Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 15m at 1:03 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:022.42:402.98:270.29:310.46:397:33Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:592.33:382.89:300.310:320.56:407:32Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:572.24:352.810:310.411:320.66:417:30Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:552.25:322.711:320.46:417:29Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:522.26:272.712:290.612:310.46:427:28Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:462.27:172.71:210.51:250.46:437:26Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:352.38:022.72:080.52:140.46:447:25New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:202.48:452.72:500.52:590.46:447:23New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:032.59:272.63:290.53:410.46:457:22New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:462.610:092.64:070.54:230.46:467:20New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:292.610:512.64:410.55:020.56:467:19Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:112.711:312.55:120.55:400.56:477:18Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:532.75:380.66:170.66:487:16Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:122.412:352.76:020.66:550.76:497:15Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:532.31:192.76:300.67:410.86:497:13First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:372.22:092.77:070.68:390.86:507:12First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:272.23:022.77:570.79:390.86:517:10First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:212.13:582.78:580.710:370.86:527:09First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:182.24:542.810:050.611:350.76:527:07Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:162.35:522.811:150.56:537:06Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:152.56:472.912:310.612:280.46:547:05Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:102.77:403.01:220.51:320.36:557:03Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:032.98:303.02:090.32:290.26:557:02Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:543.19:213.02:540.23:250.16:567:00Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:473.310:123.03:410.14:200.16:576:59Full Moon25Thu
26Fri10:403.411:042.94:290.15:150.16:586:57Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:323.411:552.75:180.16:100.26:586:56Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:243.36:080.17:070.36:596:55Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:462.61:183.27:030.38:080.47:006:53Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:412.52:143.08:050.49:090.57:016:52Third Quarter30Tue
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 4:10 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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