Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:42 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 31m at 5:38 pm (2.3 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 - Dec 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:352.65:532.012:250.06:564:55Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:252.76:431.912:19-0.11:170.06:574:55New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:132.87:301.91:05-0.12:06-0.16:574:55New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:582.88:171.91:49-0.12:53-0.16:584:55New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:432.79:031.82:32-0.13:390.06:594:54New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:292.69:491.83:150.04:230.07:004:54Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:142.510:351.83:570.05:050.17:014:55Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:582.411:201.74:370.15:480.17:024:55Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:422.35:190.26:330.27:024:55Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:071.712:282.26:060.37:200.27:034:55First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:571.71:162.07:060.48:060.27:044:55First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:491.82:061.98:120.48:470.27:054:55First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:421.82:561.89:130.49:250.27:054:55First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:331.93:471.710:120.310:020.27:064:56Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:232.14:391.711:100.310:420.17:074:56Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:142.25:301.612:040.27:074:56Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:032.46:191.712:530.07:084:57Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:502.67:071.712:11-0.11:40-0.17:094:57Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:382.77:551.712:57-0.22:26-0.17:094:57Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:272.88:461.81:44-0.33:14-0.27:104:58Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:172.89:391.82:35-0.44:02-0.37:104:58Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:092.710:321.93:31-0.44:51-0.37:114:59Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:002.611:271.94:29-0.45:40-0.37:114:59Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:522.55:31-0.36:33-0.37:125:00Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:242.012:462.36:41-0.27:28-0.37:125:00Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:232.01:432.07:55-0.18:23-0.37:135:01Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:232.12:401.99:04-0.19:16-0.37:135:02Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:202.23:361.710:08-0.110:09-0.37:135:02Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:172.34:321.611:11-0.111:03-0.37:145:03Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:122.35:281.512:09-0.17:145:04Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:042.36:191.51:00-0.17:145:04Waning Crescent31Sat
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 9:10 pm — 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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