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 6h 32m 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 - Oct 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:432.811:042.44:370.65:230.57:016:51Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:242.811:442.35:040.66:010.67:026:49Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:052.85:280.76:400.77:036:48Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:232.212:472.85:550.77:240.87:036:46Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:052.11:342.76:280.78:180.97:046:45Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:522.02:272.77:120.79:180.97:056:44Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:462.03:232.68:110.810:140.97:066:42Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:442.14:202.79:250.811:070.97:076:41Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:432.25:172.710:390.711:580.77:076:40Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:412.36:122.711:550.67:086:38Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:372.67:052.712:450.61:030.57:096:37Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:302.97:552.81:290.42:000.37:106:36New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:203.18:442.72:110.32:550.27:116:34New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:103.39:332.72:540.23:480.17:126:33New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:013.410:242.63:380.14:420.17:126:32New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:533.511:152.54:260.15:360.27:136:30Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:463.45:150.16:300.37:146:29Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:062.412:393.36:080.27:280.47:156:28Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:002.31:343.17:070.38:310.57:166:27First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:572.22:332.98:170.59:320.67:176:25First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:582.23:322.79:290.610:300.67:186:24First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:592.24:302.610:360.611:250.67:186:23First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:582.25:262.511:400.67:196:22Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:552.36:192.412:170.612:390.67:206:21Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:452.47:072.31:040.61:310.57:216:20Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:302.67:502.31:450.52:180.57:226:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:112.77:312.31:210.52:010.56:235:17Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:512.88:112.21:550.52:420.46:245:16Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:312.88:522.22:260.53:220.46:255:15Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:122.89:332.12:540.54:010.56:265:14Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:542.810:142.13:200.54:380.56:275:13Waning 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 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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