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 1h 49m 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 - Mar 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:082.04:241.411:020.210:190.06:356:02Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:022.15:201.511:550.111:25-0.16:346:03Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:552.26:131.712:420.06:336:04Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:452.37:041.912:25-0.21:24-0.26:316:05Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:332.47:532.11:18-0.42:06-0.36:306:05New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:212.48:442.32:11-0.52:48-0.46:296:06New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:102.49:352.43:05-0.53:31-0.56:286:07New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:002.310:272.53:59-0.54:15-0.56:266:08Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:492.211:182.64:53-0.55:00-0.56:256:09Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:392.15:50-0.45:49-0.56:236:10Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:122.512:321.96:52-0.26:46-0.46:226:11First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:082.51:291.87:57-0.17:51-0.36:216:11First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:072.42:281.79:01-0.18:56-0.26:196:12First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:062.33:271.610:020.010:01-0.16:186:13First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:052.24:271.611:020.011:05-0.16:176:14Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:032.15:241.711:580.06:156:15Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:572.16:171.812:04-0.112:470.06:146:15Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:452.17:041.912:56-0.11:32-0.16:126:16Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:292.17:482.01:44-0.22:13-0.16:116:17Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:122.18:322.12:29-0.22:51-0.16:106:18Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:542.09:142.23:12-0.23:27-0.16:086:19Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:362.09:572.23:53-0.14:000.06:076:20Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:181.910:382.24:33-0.14:290.06:056:20Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:581.811:192.25:110.04:550.06:046:21Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:391.85:500.15:210.16:036:22Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:032.212:211.76:330.25:530.16:016:23Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:492.11:081.67:260.36:360.26:006:24Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:412.12:011.68:230.37:330.25:586:24Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:352.12:561.69:180.38:380.25:576:25Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:312.13:531.710:140.39:460.15:566:26Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:272.24:511.811:090.211:000.05:546:27Waning Crescent31Tue
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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