Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:33 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 01m at 6:29 pm (2.4 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 - Feb 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:442.11:591.68:14-0.17:59-0.47:055:35First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:432.22:581.59:24-0.19:00-0.47:045:36First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:422.33:581.510:32-0.110:05-0.47:045:37Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:432.35:001.511:37-0.211:15-0.57:035:38Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:422.46:001.612:35-0.37:025:39Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:372.46:561.712:20-0.51:28-0.47:015:40Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:302.57:491.81:19-0.62:18-0.57:005:41Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:202.48:411.92:14-0.63:06-0.56:595:42Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:102.39:321.93:08-0.63:52-0.56:585:43Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:572.210:212.04:00-0.54:36-0.56:575:44Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:432.111:082.04:50-0.45:18-0.46:565:45Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:281.911:552.05:40-0.36:00-0.36:555:46Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:121.76:32-0.26:43-0.26:545:47Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:431.912:591.67:28-0.17:29-0.16:535:48Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:331.91:481.58:240.08:16-0.16:525:49Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:241.92:391.49:190.19:040.06:515:50Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:161.83:301.310:150.19:530.06:505:51Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:081.94:231.311:110.110:460.06:495:52Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:011.95:171.312:030.16:485:53Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:522.06:071.412:500.06:475:53Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:392.16:541.512:28-0.11:310.06:465:54Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:242.17:401.71:12-0.22:10-0.16:445:55New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:072.28:251.81:54-0.32:46-0.26:435:56New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:512.29:111.92:37-0.33:20-0.36:425:57New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:352.29:582.13:23-0.33:53-0.36:415:58Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:202.110:452.24:10-0.44:27-0.46:395:59Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:052.011:342.34:58-0.35:04-0.46:386:00Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:521.95:52-0.25:47-0.46:376:01Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 10:01 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 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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