Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 10:33 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:351.811:032.75:020.04:12-0.15:538:15Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:241.811:522.75:460.05:02-0.15:538:16Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:151.96:320.05:560.05:538:16Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:422.61:101.97:230.06:580.05:528:17Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:352.52:082.08:170.08:160.15:528:17First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:322.33:092.19:120.09:340.15:528:18First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:292.24:082.310:05-0.110:440.15:528:18First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:262.15:062.410:56-0.111:510.15:528:19Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:242.06:032.611:49-0.15:528:19Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:201.96:572.712:540.012:43-0.25:528:20Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:141.87:482.81:500.01:33-0.25:528:20Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:041.88:362.82:41-0.12:21-0.25:528:21Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:531.89:232.73:31-0.13:08-0.15:528:21Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:411.810:112.74:19-0.13:55-0.15:528:22Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:301.810:572.65:050.04:410.05:528:22Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:181.811:432.55:500.05:270.15:528:22Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:041.86:340.16:130.25:528:23Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:272.312:511.87:180.27:020.35:528:23Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:122.21:411.88:030.28:000.45:528:23Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:592.12:321.88:490.39:020.45:528:23Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:481.93:231.99:300.310:010.45:538:24Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:381.84:142.010:090.310:570.45:538:24Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:271.75:042.110:440.311:540.45:538:24Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:171.75:542.311:220.25:538:24Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:091.66:432.412:490.312:040.25:548:24Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:581.77:312.61:390.312:490.15:548:24Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:461.78:182.72:250.21:340.05:548:24New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:331.79:052.83:100.12:21-0.15:558:24New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:221.89:542.83:560.03:10-0.15:558:24New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:141.910:452.84:420.04:03-0.25:568:24New Moon30Sat
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 1:39 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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