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 04m at 9:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:241.95:012.111:070.111:510.35:538:15Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:161.85:532.211:540.15:538:15Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:071.76:402.312:470.212:390.15:538:16Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:551.77:242.41:370.21:210.15:538:17Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:401.68:062.42:220.21:590.15:528:17New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:221.68:472.53:040.22:330.15:528:18New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:041.69:292.53:460.13:060.15:528:18New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:471.610:132.54:270.23:380.15:528:19New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:311.610:562.55:070.24:110.15:528:19Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:151.611:382.45:450.24:480.25:528:20Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:581.76:210.25:280.25:528:20Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:212.412:441.76:560.26:130.25:528:21Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:042.31:331.87:330.27:090.35:528:21First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:512.22:271.98:130.28:200.35:528:21First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:432.13:222.18:560.19:360.35:528:22First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:361.94:182.39:410.010:460.25:528:22First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:321.95:142.510:290.011:560.25:528:22Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:291.86:112.711:23-0.15:528:23Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:271.87:072.91:000.112:22-0.25:528:23Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:231.88:013.01:580.01:22-0.35:528:23Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:171.98:543.02:53-0.12:19-0.35:538:24Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:121.99:483.03:46-0.23:17-0.45:538:24Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:082.010:422.94:39-0.24:17-0.35:538:24Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:042.011:342.85:30-0.25:17-0.25:538:24Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:582.06:20-0.16:16-0.15:548:24Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:242.612:522.17:10-0.17:170.05:548:24Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:142.41:472.18:010.08:220.25:548:24Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:052.12:422.18:520.09:250.25:558:24Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:571.93:352.29:400.110:230.35:558:24Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:481.84:262.210:250.111:200.35:558:24Third Quarter30Mon
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 12:50 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.

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