Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 4:09 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 9:50 am (2.1 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 - Jul 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:482.110:192.94:11-0.13:54-0.35:568:24New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:432.211:102.84:59-0.24:54-0.35:578:24Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:382.45:46-0.35:54-0.25:578:24Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:012.612:322.46:34-0.36:56-0.15:578:24Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:522.51:282.57:24-0.38:020.05:588:24First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:442.32:242.58:18-0.29:080.15:598:24First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:392.13:212.59:12-0.110:100.25:598:23First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:341.94:172.510:06-0.111:110.36:008:23First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:291.85:122.511:000.06:008:23Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:241.76:072.512:100.311:55 AM0.16:018:23Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:191.76:582.51:060.312:500.16:018:22Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:101.77:452.51:560.31:400.16:028:22Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:571.78:292.52:420.22:250.16:038:22Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:431.89:112.53:250.23:080.16:038:21Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:281.99:542.44:060.23:500.16:048:21Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:131.910:362.44:440.24:310.26:058:20Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:572.011:172.35:190.25:110.26:058:20Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:412.111:572.25:510.25:490.36:068:19Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:232.16:170.26:280.36:078:19Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:372.11:072.26:410.27:120.46:078:18Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:182.01:542.37:090.28:070.56:088:17Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:021.92:442.37:460.29:100.56:098:17Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:511.83:372.48:330.210:130.56:098:16Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:451.84:332.59:270.211:160.56:108:15Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:411.85:302.610:250.16:118:15Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:421.86:272.712:190.411:31 AM0.06:128:14Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:421.97:222.91:170.312:420.06:128:13Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:392.18:152.92:080.21:48-0.16:138:12New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:342.39:062.92:570.02:49-0.26:148:12New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:292.59:582.93:45-0.13:49-0.26:148:11New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:242.610:492.84:32-0.24:48-0.26:158:10Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 12:59 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 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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