Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 5:07 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 10:45 am (2.2 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 - Nov 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:383.16:582.412:110.21:200.26:275:12Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:283.37:472.412:570.12:120.16:285:12Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:183.48:382.41:440.03:040.16:295:11Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:113.49:312.32:350.03:560.16:305:10Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:043.310:252.33:290.04:490.16:315:09Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:573.211:192.34:250.05:430.26:325:08Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:513.05:260.16:410.36:335:07Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:162.212:472.86:340.37:410.36:345:06Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:172.21:452.67:490.48:370.36:355:05Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:182.32:422.48:580.49:300.36:365:05Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:172.33:372.210:020.510:210.36:375:04Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:132.44:312.111:030.511:100.36:385:03Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:062.55:232.011:580.411:560.36:395:02Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:542.66:102.012:480.46:405:02Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:372.66:542.012:380.31:330.36:415:01New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:192.77:351.91:160.32:150.36:425:00New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:002.78:171.91:510.32:560.36:435:00New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:422.79:001.92:240.33:370.36:444:59New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:242.79:431.92:560.34:170.36:454:59Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:072.610:261.93:280.34:550.46:464:58Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:492.611:091.84:020.35:310.46:474:58Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:322.511:551.94:400.46:080.46:484:57Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:162.45:240.46:470.46:494:57First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:451.91:052.26:200.57:290.46:494:57First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:392.01:562.17:330.58:120.36:504:56First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:342.22:502.08:490.48:560.26:514:56First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:292.43:452.09:580.49:430.16:524:56Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:252.64:411.911:060.310:350.06:534:55Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:202.85:371.912:080.16:544:55Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:142.96:312.01:030.06:554:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 1:56 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 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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