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 1h 45m 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 - Jan 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:522.710:161.93:28-0.64:37-0.57:145:05Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:442.611:112.04:28-0.55:27-0.57:145:06Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:352.45:28-0.46:18-0.57:155:07Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:062.012:272.26:32-0.37:12-0.47:155:08Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:032.01:211.97:40-0.28:05-0.47:155:08Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:002.02:151.78:44-0.18:56-0.37:155:09Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:552.03:081.69:440.09:46-0.27:155:10Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:492.04:011.410:440.010:37-0.27:155:11Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:422.04:541.411:400.011:27-0.27:155:12Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:322.15:451.312:320.07:155:13Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:192.16:321.312:14-0.21:18-0.17:155:14Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:032.17:161.412:57-0.22:01-0.17:155:15New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:452.18:001.41:37-0.22:43-0.17:145:16New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:282.18:441.42:15-0.23:23-0.17:145:16New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:102.19:281.52:52-0.24:01-0.17:145:17New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:522.110:121.53:28-0.24:35-0.27:145:18Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:332.010:551.64:04-0.25:06-0.27:135:19Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:132.011:381.74:42-0.15:32-0.27:135:20Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:541.85:24-0.16:00-0.27:135:21Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:241.712:381.76:150.06:34-0.27:125:22First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:151.81:271.67:190.07:18-0.27:125:23First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:091.92:201.58:310.08:09-0.37:115:24First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:052.13:171.49:400.09:04-0.47:115:25First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:022.24:171.410:49-0.110:06-0.47:105:26Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:022.35:181.511:53-0.211:14-0.57:105:27Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:002.56:171.512:51-0.37:095:28Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:552.67:121.712:22-0.61:44-0.47:095:29Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:482.68:071.81:23-0.72:35-0.57:085:30Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:402.69:031.92:23-0.73:25-0.67:075:31Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:332.59:572.03:22-0.74:13-0.67:075:32Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:232.410:502.14:20-0.65:00-0.67:065:33Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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