Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 03m at 1:33 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:40 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:302.411:551.84:370.26:020.36:564:55Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:152.35:200.36:440.36:574:55Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:451.91:052.36:140.37:310.26:584:55First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:401.91:592.27:250.38:190.26:594:55First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:362.12:542.18:430.39:080.17:004:54First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:332.23:502.09:550.29:590.07:004:55Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:292.44:482.011:060.110:54-0.27:014:55Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:262.75:452.012:090.07:024:55Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:202.86:392.01:06-0.27:034:55Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:123.07:322.112:46-0.41:59-0.37:044:55Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:043.08:252.11:39-0.52:53-0.47:044:55Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:573.09:202.12:34-0.53:46-0.47:054:55Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:502.910:142.03:30-0.44:37-0.47:064:56Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:422.811:082.04:27-0.45:29-0.37:064:56Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:332.65:24-0.26:21-0.27:074:56Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:012.012:252.46:26-0.17:16-0.27:084:56Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:572.01:182.17:320.08:10-0.17:084:57Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:531.92:111.98:350.19:01-0.17:094:57Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:482.03:031.89:350.19:490.07:094:58Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:412.03:551.610:320.210:370.07:104:58Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:322.04:471.611:280.111:240.07:114:59Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:212.15:361.512:190.17:114:59Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:082.26:231.512:090.01:050.07:115:00Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:512.27:071.512:490.01:480.07:125:00New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:332.37:501.61:26-0.12:300.07:125:01New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:152.38:341.62:00-0.13:11-0.17:135:01New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:582.39:181.62:33-0.13:50-0.17:135:02New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:412.310:021.63:06-0.14:26-0.17:135:03Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:232.310:461.73:43-0.14:59-0.17:145:03Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:052.211:311.74:23-0.15:31-0.17:145:04Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:492.15:08-0.16:06-0.17:145:05Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 4:06 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 86% 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 (86% 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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