Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 10:33 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 18m at 4:05 am (1.7 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 - Jan 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:451.93:581.410:410.210:080.07:145:06Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:362.04:501.311:360.110:510.07:155:06Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:262.15:401.312:260.17:155:07Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:142.26:281.41:120.07:155:08Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:002.37:141.412:21-0.21:56-0.17:155:09Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:462.48:011.51:05-0.32:39-0.27:155:10Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:332.58:501.61:50-0.43:22-0.27:155:11Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:212.59:411.72:40-0.44:03-0.37:155:11Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:082.410:321.83:33-0.44:44-0.47:155:12Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:562.311:241.94:28-0.45:26-0.47:155:13Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:442.25:27-0.36:10-0.47:155:14Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:182.012:362.06:33-0.26:59-0.47:145:15Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:152.11:301.87:46-0.27:52-0.47:145:16Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:132.22:271.68:55-0.18:47-0.47:145:17Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:112.23:241.510:01-0.19:43-0.47:145:18Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:092.34:231.411:06-0.110:43-0.47:135:19Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:072.35:221.412:06-0.27:135:20Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:032.36:171.41:01-0.27:135:21Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:542.37:091.412:40-0.41:50-0.27:125:22New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:422.37:581.51:32-0.42:38-0.37:125:23New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:292.28:461.52:21-0.43:22-0.37:125:24New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:152.29:341.63:09-0.44:04-0.37:115:25New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:592.110:201.63:55-0.34:43-0.37:115:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:412.011:041.74:40-0.25:20-0.27:105:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:231.811:481.75:24-0.25:55-0.27:105:28Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:041.76:11-0.16:29-0.17:095:29Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:341.712:481.57:050.07:03-0.17:085:30First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:221.81:351.48:030.17:39-0.17:085:31First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:121.82:241.38:590.18:18-0.17:075:32First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:031.83:141.29:560.19:01-0.17:065:33First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:561.94:081.210:550.19:50-0.17:065:34Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 7:19 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 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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