Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 11m at 5:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:38 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:212.111:522.04:54-0.25:38-0.37:145:05Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:082.05:52-0.16:18-0.37:155:06First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:452.112:591.87:01-0.17:06-0.37:155:07First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:422.21:551.78:150.08:01-0.47:155:08First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:412.32:521.59:240.08:58-0.47:155:09First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:392.33:521.510:31-0.19:59-0.47:155:10Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:392.44:531.411:36-0.111:05-0.47:155:10Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:382.55:531.512:35-0.27:155:11Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:332.56:491.512:10-0.51:28-0.37:155:12Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:252.57:421.61:08-0.52:18-0.37:155:13Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:152.48:341.72:03-0.53:06-0.47:155:14Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:042.39:251.72:57-0.53:52-0.47:145:15Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:512.210:141.83:49-0.44:34-0.47:145:16Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:362.111:011.84:39-0.35:15-0.47:145:17Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:191.911:471.85:28-0.25:55-0.37:145:18Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:021.76:19-0.16:34-0.27:145:19Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:341.812:471.67:140.07:16-0.27:135:20Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:231.81:341.48:110.17:58-0.17:135:21Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:141.82:231.39:060.18:40-0.17:135:22Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:051.83:141.210:020.29:23-0.17:125:23Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:561.94:061.210:590.210:11-0.17:125:24Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:491.95:001.211:540.111:05-0.17:115:25Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:412.05:521.212:420.07:115:26Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:292.16:411.31:260.07:105:27Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:152.27:281.512:46-0.32:06-0.17:105:28New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:592.28:161.61:33-0.32:44-0.27:095:29New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:442.29:041.82:20-0.43:20-0.37:085:30New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:292.29:531.93:10-0.43:56-0.47:085:31Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:152.110:422.14:01-0.44:31-0.57:075:32Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:002.011:322.24:54-0.45:08-0.57:075:33Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:471.85:50-0.35:50-0.57:065:34Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 8:44 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 (7% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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