Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 1:05 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 32m at 7:01 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:323.06:512.112:03-0.21:19-0.16:564:55New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:253.17:442.112:59-0.32:13-0.26:574:55New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:173.18:382.21:54-0.43:05-0.36:584:55New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:103.09:332.22:50-0.43:57-0.36:594:54Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:022.910:272.23:48-0.34:48-0.36:594:54Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:532.711:202.24:45-0.25:38-0.27:004:54Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:442.55:43-0.16:30-0.27:014:55Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:142.112:352.36:450.07:24-0.17:024:55First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:092.11:272.17:500.18:160.07:034:55First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:042.12:201.98:510.29:060.07:034:55First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:582.13:121.89:480.39:540.17:044:55First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:502.14:031.710:450.310:420.17:054:55Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:402.14:541.611:390.211:290.17:064:55Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:292.25:441.612:290.27:064:56Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:152.36:301.612:140.11:140.17:074:56Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:592.37:141.612:540.01:560.17:084:56Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:412.47:571.61:310.02:370.07:084:57Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:232.48:411.72:060.03:170.07:094:57Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:062.49:261.72:400.03:540.07:094:58Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:492.310:111.83:160.04:28-0.17:104:58Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:312.310:551.83:550.04:59-0.17:104:58Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:132.211:411.94:370.05:30-0.17:114:59Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:562.15:250.06:05-0.17:114:59Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:312.012:442.06:230.06:49-0.27:125:00Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:252.11:381.97:350.17:41-0.27:125:01Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:222.22:341.88:490.18:36-0.37:135:01Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:202.33:331.79:580.09:35-0.47:135:02Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:182.54:331.711:05-0.110:38-0.47:135:02Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:172.65:331.712:08-0.27:145:03Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:132.76:311.81:04-0.37:145:04Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:072.77:251.812:46-0.61:56-0.47:145:05New Moon31Sat
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 10:03 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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