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 2h 50m 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 - Apr 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:232.35:472.011:590.15:536:28Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:162.36:392.312:07-0.112:45-0.15:516:28Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:062.47:302.51:05-0.21:29-0.25:506:29New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:562.48:212.72:00-0.42:13-0.35:496:30New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:462.49:132.82:54-0.42:59-0.45:476:31New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:382.310:062.93:49-0.43:47-0.45:466:31Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:292.210:582.94:43-0.44:37-0.45:446:32Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:202.111:512.85:38-0.35:29-0.35:436:33Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:132.06:37-0.26:28-0.25:426:34Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:462.61:101.97:39-0.17:35-0.15:406:35First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:442.52:091.88:400.08:420.05:396:35First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:422.33:081.89:380.19:460.15:386:36First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:392.24:061.810:350.110:490.15:366:37Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:352.15:021.911:280.111:470.15:356:38Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:292.05:542.012:160.15:346:39Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:172.06:392.112:390.112:590.15:336:39Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:012.07:222.21:250.01:380.15:316:40Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:432.08:032.32:090.02:150.15:306:41Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:242.08:442.42:510.02:480.15:296:42Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:061.99:262.43:310.03:190.15:286:43Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:481.910:082.44:100.03:460.15:266:44Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:291.810:492.44:470.14:120.15:256:44Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:101.811:312.45:240.24:410.25:246:45Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:521.76:020.25:160.25:236:46Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:162.312:391.76:480.36:000.25:226:47Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:062.32:321.78:420.37:590.26:217:48Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:002.23:291.89:360.39:120.26:197:48Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:562.24:261.910:280.210:260.26:187:49Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:532.25:242.111:200.111:420.16:177:50Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:512.26:212.312:140.06:167:51Waning Crescent30Thu
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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