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 3h 10m 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 - Jul 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:011.88:372.92:400.02:14-0.25:568:24Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:531.99:282.83:31-0.13:08-0.25:568:24Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:461.910:182.84:22-0.14:02-0.25:578:24Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:381.911:072.65:100.04:55-0.15:578:24Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:281.911:532.55:550.05:460.05:588:24Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:172.06:400.06:380.15:588:24Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:382.31:062.07:240.17:340.35:598:24Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:242.21:562.08:090.28:330.45:598:23Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:112.02:462.18:530.29:310.46:008:23Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:001.83:372.19:350.310:260.56:018:23Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:491.74:262.210:150.311:220.56:018:22Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:391.65:172.210:550.36:028:22Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:291.66:072.312:170.511:38 AM0.36:028:22Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:211.66:562.41:090.412:240.36:038:21Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:101.67:432.51:570.41:090.26:048:21Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:561.78:282.62:410.31:520.16:048:20New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:421.89:142.73:230.32:350.16:058:20New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:301.810:002.74:040.23:220.06:068:19New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:192.010:462.74:440.14:120.06:068:19New Moon19Fri
20Sat11:092.111:332.65:220.15:040.06:078:18Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:592.26:000.05:590.16:088:18Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:192.512:502.46:390.06:590.16:088:17Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:072.41:442.57:220.08:080.26:098:16First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:592.22:412.68:120.09:190.36:108:16First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:552.13:392.79:070.010:250.36:118:15First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:521.94:372.710:030.011:300.36:118:14First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:501.95:362.811:030.06:128:13Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:501.86:342.812:340.312:070.06:138:13Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:491.97:292.81:320.21:100.06:138:12Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:431.98:192.82:240.22:060.06:148:11Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:352.09:082.83:130.22:590.06:158:10Full Moon31Wed
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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