Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 12:13 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 5:48 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 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:243.18:452.11:48-0.33:10-0.26:564:55Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:163.19:382.12:40-0.34:01-0.26:574:55Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:093.010:332.13:35-0.34:53-0.26:584:55Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:022.911:272.14:33-0.25:47-0.26:594:55Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:552.75:34-0.16:43-0.16:594:54Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:252.112:512.56:440.07:42-0.17:004:54Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:252.11:482.37:570.18:38-0.17:014:55Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:252.12:452.19:050.19:31-0.17:024:55Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:232.23:401.910:080.110:230.07:034:55Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:182.24:351.811:090.111:130.07:034:55Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:122.35:281.712:050.17:044:55Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:012.46:161.712:010.012:550.07:054:55Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:452.47:011.712:450.01:410.07:064:55New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:282.47:441.71:250.02:250.07:064:56New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:102.48:281.72:030.03:070.07:074:56New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:522.49:121.72:400.03:480.07:084:56New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:352.49:561.63:150.04:270.07:084:57Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:182.310:401.63:490.05:050.07:094:57Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:002.311:231.64:230.15:410.17:094:57Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:422.25:000.16:170.17:104:58Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:091.712:262.05:430.26:540.17:104:58First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:581.71:131.96:390.27:330.17:114:59First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:501.82:041.87:500.28:140.07:114:59First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:431.92:561.79:000.28:58-0.17:125:00First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:372.13:511.710:070.19:45-0.27:125:01Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:322.34:471.711:130.010:40-0.37:135:01Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:272.55:431.712:14-0.17:135:02Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:212.66:381.71:08-0.27:135:02Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:132.87:311.812:36-0.52:00-0.47:145:03Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:052.88:251.81:32-0.62:53-0.47:145:04Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:582.89:211.92:29-0.63:44-0.57:145:05Full Moon31Fri
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 9:00 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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