Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 1:03 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 6:40 am (1.6 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:372.05:521.412:340.07:055:35Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:262.16:411.51:18-0.17:045:36Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:122.27:291.612:45-0.32:00-0.27:035:37New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:582.38:171.71:32-0.42:41-0.37:035:38New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:452.39:061.82:21-0.53:21-0.47:025:39New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:332.39:572.03:12-0.54:02-0.57:015:40Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:212.310:472.14:05-0.54:42-0.57:005:41Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:082.211:392.24:59-0.55:25-0.56:595:42Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:582.05:57-0.46:12-0.56:585:43Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:332.212:511.87:03-0.37:07-0.56:575:44First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:302.21:471.78:12-0.28:07-0.46:565:45First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:292.22:461.69:18-0.29:09-0.46:555:46First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:282.23:451.510:22-0.110:12-0.46:545:47Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:272.24:451.511:24-0.211:16-0.46:535:48Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:252.25:431.512:21-0.26:525:49Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:192.26:371.612:15-0.41:12-0.26:515:50Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:082.27:261.71:09-0.41:59-0.36:505:51Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:542.28:131.81:58-0.42:43-0.36:495:52Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:392.18:591.82:46-0.43:24-0.36:485:53Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:232.19:441.93:31-0.34:04-0.36:465:54Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:062.010:281.94:15-0.34:40-0.26:455:55Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:481.911:111.94:57-0.25:13-0.26:445:56Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:291.811:541.95:39-0.15:45-0.16:435:56Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:111.76:240.06:15-0.16:425:57Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:401.912:561.67:160.16:500.06:405:58Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:291.91:441.58:120.27:330.06:395:59Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:201.92:361.49:080.28:230.06:386:00Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:131.93:291.410:040.29:170.06:376:01Third Quarter28Sat
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 9:51 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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