Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5m at 12:13 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:071.95:432.211:500.05:538:15Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:001.86:342.312:340.212:380.05:538:15Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:501.87:202.41:270.11:230.15:538:16Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:351.88:022.42:140.12:030.15:538:17Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:191.88:442.52:580.12:400.15:528:17Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:011.79:262.53:400.13:160.15:528:18Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:441.710:082.54:220.13:490.15:528:18Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:281.710:512.55:020.14:210.15:528:19Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:121.711:342.45:410.14:540.25:528:19Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:561.76:180.25:290.25:528:20Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:162.412:401.76:550.26:090.25:528:20Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:592.31:271.87:320.26:570.35:528:21Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:452.22:181.98:120.27:590.35:528:21Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:352.13:122.08:550.29:130.35:528:21Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:282.04:062.29:380.110:230.35:528:22Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:222.05:012.410:240.011:320.25:528:22Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:171.95:572.611:15-0.15:528:22Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:151.96:522.812:390.112:12-0.25:528:23Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:101.97:462.91:380.01:10-0.35:528:23Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:042.08:383.02:33-0.12:05-0.45:528:23New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:582.09:313.13:27-0.23:01-0.45:528:23New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:532.110:253.04:20-0.33:59-0.45:538:24New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:482.111:182.95:13-0.34:59-0.35:538:24Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:442.16:04-0.35:58-0.25:538:24Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:102.812:382.16:56-0.26:59-0.15:548:24Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:022.61:342.27:49-0.28:050.05:548:24First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:552.32:302.28:43-0.19:100.15:548:24First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:482.13:262.29:350.010:110.25:558:24First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:412.04:202.210:250.011:100.35:558:24First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:331.85:122.211:130.15:558:24Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 3:21 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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