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 5h 24m 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 - Sep 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:232.14:082.89:040.410:520.76:397:34Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:242.15:082.910:120.411:580.66:397:33Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:262.26:093.011:270.36:407:31Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:292.37:073.112:580.512:430.26:417:30Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:272.58:013.11:510.41:490.16:427:29New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:222.78:533.12:410.22:480.06:427:27New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:152.99:443.03:280.13:460.06:437:26New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:083.010:342.94:150.14:420.06:447:24New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:003.111:232.85:010.15:360.16:447:23Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:513.15:460.16:290.26:457:21Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:112.612:403.06:320.27:240.46:467:20Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:002.41:312.97:210.48:230.56:477:19First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:502.32:242.88:150.59:210.76:477:17First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:422.13:182.79:130.610:180.76:487:16First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:362.14:122.610:090.711:130.86:497:14First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:302.05:062.611:060.76:507:13Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:242.15:592.612:080.812:030.76:507:11Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:182.16:492.612:580.812:560.76:517:10Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:072.27:352.61:430.71:440.66:527:09Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:522.48:172.62:220.72:270.66:537:07Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:342.58:582.62:580.63:070.56:537:06Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:162.69:392.63:300.63:470.56:547:04Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:582.710:202.63:590.64:260.56:557:03Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:402.811:012.54:240.55:040.56:557:01Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:232.911:422.44:510.55:430.56:567:00Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:063.05:210.56:260.66:576:58Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:242.412:533.05:580.57:160.66:586:57Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:102.31:463.06:420.58:200.76:586:56Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:042.22:442.97:390.59:290.76:596:54Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:052.23:462.98:510.510:330.77:006:53Third Quarter30Fri
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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