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 4h 11m 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 - Nov 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:072.23:312.49:500.610:250.56:285:12Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:012.24:232.310:480.611:140.56:295:11Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:532.35:142.211:430.611:590.56:305:10Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:422.46:022.212:320.56:315:09Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:262.56:452.212:400.51:160.46:325:08Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:082.67:272.21:170.41:580.46:325:07New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:492.78:092.21:500.42:390.46:335:07New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:302.88:512.22:200.43:180.36:345:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:122.89:332.12:470.43:560.36:355:05New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:542.810:162.13:160.44:330.46:365:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:372.810:592.13:480.45:090.46:375:03Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:212.711:442.14:260.45:480.46:385:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:082.75:100.46:350.46:395:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:352.11:002.66:040.47:310.46:405:01First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:332.11:572.57:160.48:270.36:415:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:322.22:552.48:370.49:220.26:425:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:312.43:532.49:530.310:170.16:435:00Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:302.64:522.411:050.211:130.06:444:59Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:272.85:492.412:090.16:454:59Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:223.06:432.412:07-0.11:06-0.16:464:58Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:143.17:352.312:59-0.22:00-0.16:474:58Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:053.28:262.31:49-0.22:53-0.26:484:57Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:563.29:192.32:40-0.23:45-0.26:494:57Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:473.110:112.23:33-0.24:36-0.16:504:56Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:382.911:022.14:25-0.15:26-0.16:514:56Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:272.711:532.15:180.06:180.06:524:56Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:172.56:150.27:120.16:534:55Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:462.01:092.37:180.38:050.26:544:55Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:412.02:012.28:200.48:560.26:554:55Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:352.02:532.09:190.49:440.26:554:55Third Quarter30Sun
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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