Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 07m at 12:42 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:48 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - May 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:191.86:480.16:190.26:167:51Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:432.41:051.77:360.27:010.36:157:52Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:312.31:541.78:280.37:550.36:137:53Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:212.22:471.79:210.49:010.46:127:54Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:142.13:411.710:100.410:040.46:117:54Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:062.04:351.810:570.411:050.46:107:55Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:582.05:271.911:420.36:107:56Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:501.96:182.112:040.312:250.36:097:57Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:401.97:062.312:590.21:030.26:087:58Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:272.07:522.51:480.11:370.16:077:59Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:122.08:362.62:340.02:120.06:067:59New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:572.09:232.83:190.02:49-0.16:058:00New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:442.010:112.94:06-0.13:31-0.26:048:01New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:331.911:012.94:54-0.14:18-0.26:038:02Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:231.911:522.95:43-0.15:08-0.26:038:02Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:151.96:34-0.16:03-0.16:028:03Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:452.81:111.97:310.07:060.06:018:04Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:402.62:111.98:310.08:230.16:018:05First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:392.53:132.09:300.09:400.16:008:06First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:382.34:132.110:250.010:490.15:598:06First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:362.25:122.211:190.011:550.15:598:07Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:332.16:092.412:11-0.15:588:08Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:282.07:012.512:560.01:01-0.15:578:09Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:191.97:492.61:510.01:47-0.15:578:09Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:061.98:342.62:400.02:29-0.15:568:10Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:521.99:182.63:27-0.13:11-0.15:568:11Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:371.810:022.64:130.03:510.05:558:11Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:221.810:462.64:570.04:300.05:558:12Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:071.811:302.55:390.15:080.15:548:13Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:511.76:210.15:450.25:548:13Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:142.412:361.77:040.26:240.35:548:14Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 3:15 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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