Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 9:56 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 3:03 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jun 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:162.312:371.77:030.36:150.35:538:15Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:592.21:241.77:450.37:030.35:538:15Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:452.12:161.78:280.38:070.45:538:16First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:342.03:081.99:060.39:190.45:538:16First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:241.94:002.09:420.310:250.45:528:17First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:151.84:522.210:180.211:280.35:528:18First Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:071.85:452.411:000.15:528:18Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:011.76:382.612:310.211:48 AM0.05:528:19Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:541.77:292.81:270.112:41-0.15:528:19Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:461.88:202.92:190.01:35-0.25:528:20Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:371.89:123.03:11-0.12:28-0.35:528:20Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:301.910:053.04:03-0.13:24-0.35:528:20Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:261.910:592.94:54-0.24:24-0.35:528:21Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:222.011:522.85:45-0.25:25-0.25:528:21Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:182.06:36-0.26:29-0.15:528:22Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:442.61:152.17:29-0.17:370.05:528:22Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:382.42:142.28:23-0.18:480.15:528:22Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:332.23:122.29:16-0.19:540.25:528:23Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:282.04:092.310:06-0.110:560.25:528:23Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:221.85:032.410:560.011:560.25:528:23Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:151.75:552.411:450.05:528:23Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:081.66:452.412:530.212:340.15:538:24Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:581.67:312.51:440.21:210.15:538:24Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:441.68:152.52:300.22:030.15:538:24New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:281.68:572.53:140.22:430.15:538:24New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:111.69:412.53:570.23:220.15:548:24New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:561.710:242.44:390.24:000.15:548:24New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:421.711:072.45:180.24:380.25:558:24Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:261.711:482.35:540.25:160.25:558:24Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:101.86:280.25:550.35:558:24Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 6:29 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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