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 6h 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 - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:321.94:471.411:300.111:110.07:145:06Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:222.05:371.412:210.17:155:06Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:092.16:251.41:060.07:155:07Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:542.27:101.512:33-0.11:49-0.17:155:08New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:382.37:551.51:11-0.22:31-0.27:155:09New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:232.48:411.61:49-0.33:11-0.27:155:10New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:082.49:291.72:31-0.33:51-0.37:155:11New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:542.410:181.83:17-0.44:30-0.37:155:11Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:412.311:071.84:07-0.45:09-0.47:155:12Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:282.211:581.94:59-0.35:51-0.47:155:13Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:172.15:58-0.36:38-0.47:155:14First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:532.01:111.97:09-0.27:32-0.47:145:15First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:512.12:081.88:23-0.28:28-0.47:145:16First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:502.23:061.79:32-0.29:25-0.47:145:17First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:482.34:041.610:38-0.210:25-0.57:145:18Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:472.35:041.511:41-0.211:27-0.57:145:19Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:442.46:011.612:39-0.37:135:20Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:382.46:551.612:25-0.51:31-0.47:135:21Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:282.47:461.61:19-0.52:20-0.47:125:22Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:162.48:351.72:10-0.53:08-0.47:125:23Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:042.39:251.73:01-0.53:53-0.47:125:24Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:502.210:121.73:49-0.44:36-0.47:115:25Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:352.110:581.84:36-0.35:17-0.37:115:26Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:182.011:441.85:22-0.25:57-0.37:105:27Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:011.86:11-0.16:38-0.27:105:28Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:311.812:471.77:050.07:20-0.17:095:29Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:201.81:341.58:020.08:03-0.17:085:30Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:101.82:241.48:580.18:44-0.17:085:31Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:011.83:141.39:530.19:26-0.17:075:32Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:531.84:071.310:500.110:12-0.17:065:33Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:451.95:001.311:440.011:05-0.17:065:34Waning Crescent31Sat
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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