Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 10:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:05 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jun 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:301.98:043.02:00-0.11:38-0.35:538:15Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:221.98:553.02:54-0.22:30-0.35:538:16Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:141.99:473.03:47-0.23:22-0.35:538:16Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:071.910:392.94:40-0.24:16-0.35:528:17Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:001.911:302.75:30-0.15:10-0.25:528:17Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:521.96:20-0.16:04-0.15:528:18Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:192.612:431.97:110.07:010.15:528:18Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:082.41:361.88:030.18:040.25:528:19Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:592.22:311.98:540.19:080.35:528:19Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:502.03:251.99:420.210:080.45:528:20Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:411.94:162.010:270.211:040.45:528:20Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:311.75:062.111:100.25:528:21Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:211.75:562.212:000.411:53 AM0.25:528:21Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:111.66:432.312:530.312:340.25:528:21Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:581.67:272.41:410.31:130.25:528:22Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:431.68:102.52:260.21:480.25:528:22New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:261.68:532.53:080.22:210.15:528:23New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:091.69:372.63:500.22:550.15:528:23New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:551.710:222.64:320.13:340.05:528:23New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:411.711:082.65:110.14:170.05:528:23Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:291.811:532.55:500.15:050.05:538:24Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:171.96:280.15:570.15:538:24Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:392.51:092.07:090.16:570.15:538:24Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:292.32:052.17:550.08:100.25:538:24First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:222.23:022.38:440.09:270.25:548:24First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:182.14:002.49:34-0.110:370.25:548:24First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:141.94:582.610:26-0.111:440.15:548:24Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:121.95:552.711:21-0.25:558:24Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:111.86:522.812:480.112:21-0.25:558:24Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:081.87:452.91:460.01:19-0.25:558:24Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 1:28 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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