Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:05 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 45m at 10:21 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:122.54:281.811:050.211:000.06:564:55Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:062.55:221.812:020.26:574:55Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:572.56:121.712:530.16:574:55Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:432.66:581.712:360.01:400.16:584:55New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:272.67:421.71:190.02:240.16:594:54New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:102.68:261.72:000.03:070.17:004:54New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:532.59:101.72:390.13:490.17:014:55New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:362.59:551.73:180.14:280.17:024:55Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:192.410:401.73:560.15:060.17:024:55Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:012.311:241.84:330.25:420.27:034:55Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:422.25:120.26:160.27:044:55Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:101.812:262.05:580.36:500.27:054:55First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:591.81:121.96:570.37:260.27:054:55First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:501.92:011.88:060.48:040.17:064:56First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:422.12:521.79:100.38:460.07:074:56First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:342.23:451.610:130.39:320.07:074:56Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:282.34:411.611:160.210:26-0.17:084:57Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:232.55:371.612:140.17:094:57Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:172.76:311.71:07-0.17:094:57Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:082.87:241.812:25-0.41:58-0.27:104:58Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:002.88:181.81:23-0.52:48-0.37:104:58Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:532.89:141.92:21-0.53:38-0.47:114:59Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:452.710:102.03:21-0.54:27-0.47:114:59Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:372.611:052.14:22-0.45:16-0.47:125:00Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:282.45:23-0.36:05-0.47:125:00Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:002.212:202.26:28-0.26:58-0.47:135:01Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:572.21:131.97:36-0.17:52-0.37:135:02Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:542.22:081.78:410.08:44-0.37:135:02Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:502.23:031.69:420.09:36-0.27:145:03Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:452.23:571.410:420.010:29-0.27:145:04Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:392.24:511.411:390.011:22-0.27:145:04Waning Crescent31Tue
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 1:43 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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