Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 11:48 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 51m at 4:46 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Apr 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:232.08:422.22:400.02:450.15:526:28New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:041.99:232.33:190.03:110.15:516:29New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:451.910:042.43:570.03:350.05:506:29Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:251.810:462.44:340.04:020.05:486:30Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:041.811:302.45:120.14:350.05:476:31Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:471.75:550.15:140.05:456:32Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:182.412:361.66:490.26:030.05:446:33First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:132.41:331.67:540.27:070.15:436:33First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:132.42:361.78:580.28:260.15:416:34First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:142.43:391.89:580.29:460.05:406:35First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:152.34:422.010:570.111:06-0.15:396:36Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:142.35:422.211:520.05:376:36Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:102.36:372.512:14-0.212:41-0.25:366:37Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:032.37:292.71:14-0.31:28-0.35:356:38Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:532.38:202.82:09-0.32:13-0.35:346:39Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:432.29:102.93:03-0.42:59-0.35:326:40Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:332.110:002.83:55-0.33:46-0.35:316:41Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:212.010:492.84:46-0.24:32-0.25:306:41Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:091.911:372.65:36-0.15:19-0.15:296:42Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:581.86:290.06:100.15:276:43Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:272.412:491.77:250.27:100.25:266:44Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:202.31:441.78:220.38:140.35:256:45Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:152.12:391.69:150.39:160.35:246:45Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:082.03:341.710:070.410:150.45:236:46Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:011.94:281.810:570.311:130.35:216:47Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:531.95:191.911:420.35:206:48Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:431.96:062.112:060.312:230.35:196:49Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:281.96:492.212:530.212:580.25:186:49Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:101.98:312.41:360.12:290.26:177:50New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:511.99:122.53:170.12:570.16:167:51New Moon30Mon
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 8:17 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 71% 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 (71% 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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