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 2h 33m 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 - Jan 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:502.37:041.512:40-0.31:48-0.17:145:05New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:352.37:501.51:26-0.22:33-0.17:145:06New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:202.38:351.52:09-0.23:17-0.17:155:07New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:042.39:211.52:52-0.23:59-0.17:155:07New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:482.210:071.53:33-0.24:38-0.17:155:08Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:302.110:511.64:13-0.15:16-0.17:155:09Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:122.011:361.64:53-0.15:51-0.17:155:10Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:541.95:340.06:260.07:155:11Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:221.612:371.76:230.17:000.07:155:12First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:101.71:241.67:250.17:340.07:155:13First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:011.82:131.58:290.28:11-0.17:155:13First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:521.93:031.49:300.18:52-0.17:155:14First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:442.03:561.310:310.19:39-0.27:145:15Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:382.14:521.311:320.010:34-0.37:145:16Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:332.35:471.412:27-0.17:145:17Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:252.46:411.51:17-0.27:145:18Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:172.57:331.612:35-0.52:06-0.37:135:19Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:072.68:261.71:31-0.62:54-0.47:135:20Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:592.69:211.82:29-0.63:42-0.57:135:21Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:512.510:161.93:29-0.64:29-0.67:125:22Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:422.411:102.04:28-0.65:16-0.67:125:23Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:322.25:28-0.56:04-0.67:125:24Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:042.112:232.06:32-0.46:55-0.57:115:25Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:002.11:171.87:40-0.37:49-0.57:115:26Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:572.12:121.68:45-0.28:43-0.47:105:27Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:542.13:071.49:47-0.19:37-0.37:095:28Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:502.14:031.310:48-0.110:33-0.37:095:29Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:462.14:591.311:46-0.111:30-0.37:085:30Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:392.15:521.312:39-0.17:085:31Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:282.16:411.312:22-0.31:27-0.17:075:32Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:142.17:271.41:09-0.32:10-0.17:065:33New Moon31Tue
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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