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 3h 16m 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 - Jul 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:112.21:401.97:430.27:310.45:568:24Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:562.12:312.08:180.38:360.45:568:24Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:442.03:222.18:540.29:420.45:578:24Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:341.94:132.29:330.210:440.45:578:24Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:251.85:062.410:160.111:480.35:588:24Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:201.86:012.611:050.05:588:24Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:161.86:552.712:490.212:03-0.15:598:24Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:111.87:482.91:450.11:02-0.25:598:23Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:041.98:393.02:360.02:00-0.26:008:23New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:572.09:323.03:28-0.12:58-0.36:008:23New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:532.110:253.04:19-0.13:58-0.36:018:23New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:492.211:182.95:09-0.24:59-0.36:018:22Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:442.35:59-0.25:59-0.26:028:22Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:102.712:392.46:48-0.27:02-0.16:038:21Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:012.61:352.47:40-0.28:090.16:038:21First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:542.32:322.48:34-0.19:150.26:048:21First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:492.13:292.49:270.010:170.26:058:20First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:432.04:232.410:180.011:160.36:058:20First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:371.85:172.411:100.16:068:19Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:301.76:102.512:150.312:020.16:078:19Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:231.77:002.51:100.312:540.26:078:18Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:131.77:452.51:590.31:410.26:088:17Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:591.88:292.52:440.32:240.26:098:17Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:431.89:122.53:260.33:050.26:098:16Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:271.99:552.54:070.33:440.26:108:15Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:121.910:372.54:460.34:230.26:118:15Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:572.011:182.45:220.35:000.36:128:14Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:402.011:592.45:540.35:370.36:128:13Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:222.16:210.36:160.46:138:12Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:392.31:062.26:460.37:010.46:148:12Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:202.21:532.37:150.37:580.56:158:11Third Quarter31Sun
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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