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 6h 32m 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 - Oct 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:082.34:472.910:100.511:350.67:016:51Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:122.45:482.911:290.57:026:50Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:142.66:462.912:330.512:420.47:026:49Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:112.87:402.91:260.41:450.37:036:47Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:053.08:312.92:140.32:410.27:046:46New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:553.19:202.82:590.23:350.17:056:44New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:453.210:092.73:440.24:280.27:056:43New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:353.210:572.64:290.25:180.27:066:42Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:233.211:442.55:130.36:080.37:076:40Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:103.15:570.46:580.57:086:39Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:312.412:583.06:420.57:510.67:096:38Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:192.21:482.87:330.68:480.77:096:36First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:102.12:412.78:340.79:440.87:106:35First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:042.13:352.59:350.810:370.87:116:34First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:592.14:292.510:340.811:280.87:126:32First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:532.15:222.411:320.87:136:31Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:462.26:132.412:170.812:280.77:146:30Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:372.47:012.41:020.71:180.77:146:29Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:222.57:442.51:400.72:030.67:156:27Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:052.78:262.52:140.62:450.57:166:26Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:472.89:082.42:440.53:260.47:176:25Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:292.99:502.43:110.54:070.47:186:24Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:123.010:332.33:410.44:480.47:196:23Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:573.111:182.34:150.45:310.47:206:21Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:443.14:530.36:160.47:216:20Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:042.212:323.05:370.37:080.57:226:19Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:542.21:263.06:280.48:090.57:226:18Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:502.22:252.97:310.49:140.57:236:17Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:532.23:252.88:540.510:140.57:246:16Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:562.33:262.79:160.510:110.46:255:15Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:582.44:252.610:300.411:060.36:265:14Waning Crescent31Mon
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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