Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 13m at 1:40 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:092.09:312.43:33-0.13:33-0.15:536:27New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:522.011:142.45:15-0.15:090.06:527:28Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:341.911:572.35:560.05:410.06:507:29Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:161.86:360.16:120.16:497:30Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:402.312:591.87:200.26:450.26:487:30Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:262.21:461.78:090.37:280.26:467:31First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:152.12:371.79:020.38:250.36:457:32First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:082.13:311.79:530.39:310.36:447:33First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:002.04:251.810:410.310:360.36:427:34First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:542.05:201.911:290.311:420.26:417:34Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:472.06:142.112:170.26:407:35Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:402.17:052.312:450.11:020.16:387:36Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:302.17:552.51:390.01:44-0.16:377:37Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:182.28:432.72:30-0.22:26-0.26:367:38Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:062.29:332.83:20-0.23:11-0.36:347:38Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:562.210:252.94:11-0.33:58-0.46:337:39Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:472.211:172.95:03-0.34:49-0.46:327:40Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:392.25:55-0.35:42-0.36:317:41Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:092.912:322.16:50-0.26:39-0.26:297:42Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:032.71:282.17:49-0.17:45-0.16:287:42Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:592.62:282.08:500.08:580.06:277:43Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:572.43:282.09:490.010:050.16:267:44Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:552.24:272.110:450.011:100.16:247:45Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:522.15:242.111:400.06:237:46Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:482.06:192.212:110.112:320.06:227:46Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:412.07:092.31:080.11:200.06:217:47Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:292.07:542.41:580.02:030.06:207:48Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:131.98:372.52:450.02:430.06:197:49New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:561.99:192.53:280.03:210.06:187:50New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:391.910:022.54:110.03:580.16:177:51New Moon30Sun
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 4:20 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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