Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:22 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 19m at 12:47 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:562.55:121.911:490.211:390.06:564:55Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:482.66:041.812:430.16:574:55Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:362.76:521.812:260.01:310.16:574:55Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:212.77:371.71:100.02:180.06:584:55Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:052.68:211.71:520.03:020.16:594:54Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:492.69:061.72:320.03:460.17:004:54Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:332.59:511.73:130.14:280.17:014:55Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:172.410:361.73:520.15:080.27:024:55Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:002.311:211.74:310.25:490.27:024:55Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:432.25:110.26:300.27:034:55Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:081.712:282.15:580.37:110.27:044:55Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:581.71:151.96:580.47:510.27:054:55Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:501.82:041.88:080.48:270.27:054:55Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:411.92:541.79:110.49:010.27:064:56Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:322.13:451.610:120.39:390.17:074:56Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:242.24:381.611:120.210:240.07:074:56Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:162.45:311.612:090.17:084:57Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:082.66:221.61:000.07:094:57Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:582.77:121.612:09-0.21:49-0.17:094:57New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:482.88:031.71:02-0.32:38-0.27:104:58New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:392.88:571.81:56-0.43:28-0.27:104:58New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:322.89:531.82:53-0.44:17-0.37:114:59Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:242.710:491.93:54-0.45:06-0.37:114:59Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:162.511:452.04:55-0.35:55-0.37:125:00Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:082.36:01-0.26:48-0.37:125:00First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:422.11:022.17:12-0.17:41-0.37:135:01First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:412.11:571.88:22-0.18:34-0.37:135:02First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:392.22:531.79:260.09:25-0.27:135:02First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:352.23:481.510:290.010:17-0.27:145:03Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:302.24:431.411:290.011:10-0.27:145:04Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:242.25:371.412:240.07:145:04Waxing 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 4:04 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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