Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 10:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 42m at 3:55 pm (2.3 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 - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:542.511:151.73:570.25:330.36:564:55Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:382.44:400.26:130.36:574:55Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:031.812:262.35:300.26:570.26:584:55Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:571.81:182.26:330.37:460.26:594:55Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:552.02:132.17:540.38:340.17:004:54Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:522.23:102.09:120.29:220.07:004:55Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:502.44:071.910:240.210:13-0.17:014:55Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:472.65:051.911:320.011:09-0.27:024:55Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:432.86:011.912:32-0.17:034:55Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:372.96:551.912:05-0.31:27-0.27:044:55New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:293.07:471.912:59-0.42:21-0.37:044:55New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:213.08:401.91:52-0.43:13-0.37:054:55New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:142.99:341.92:47-0.44:05-0.37:064:56Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:062.810:281.93:44-0.44:55-0.27:064:56Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:572.611:201.94:40-0.35:45-0.27:074:56Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:462.45:37-0.16:37-0.17:084:56Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:141.812:362.26:400.07:290.07:084:57First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:091.81:282.07:450.18:190.07:094:57First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:041.92:201.88:470.29:060.07:094:58First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:571.93:101.69:450.29:510.17:104:58First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:481.94:011.510:420.210:360.17:114:59Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:382.04:521.411:370.211:200.17:114:59Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:272.15:411.412:270.17:115:00Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:122.26:271.412:020.01:130.17:125:00Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:562.27:111.412:410.01:550.07:125:01Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:392.37:541.41:160.02:370.07:135:01Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:222.38:381.51:50-0.13:180.07:135:02Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:052.39:231.52:25-0.13:57-0.17:135:03Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:492.310:091.63:04-0.14:33-0.17:145:03Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:322.310:551.63:48-0.15:07-0.17:145:04Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:162.211:401.74:35-0.15:42-0.17:145:05Waning Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656084)

Common Questions About Oriental, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Oriental, NC today?

Slack tide in Oriental, NC is approximately 7:23 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA