Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 37m at 11:56 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:46 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Mar 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:271.95:441.512:230.16:356:02Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:152.06:321.712:22-0.11:050.06:346:03Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:592.07:161.81:06-0.11:430.06:326:04Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:412.08:001.91:48-0.22:19-0.16:316:05Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:242.18:432.02:28-0.22:51-0.26:306:06Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:062.09:282.23:07-0.23:21-0.26:286:07Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:492.010:122.33:47-0.23:51-0.26:276:07Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:312.010:572.34:28-0.24:24-0.36:266:08Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:151.911:452.45:12-0.25:02-0.36:246:09Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:021.86:02-0.15:47-0.36:236:10Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:372.412:551.87:030.06:42-0.26:226:11Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:342.31:541.78:120.07:52-0.26:206:12Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:342.32:561.89:170.09:06-0.26:196:12Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:342.33:581.810:210.010:21-0.26:176:13Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:352.35:001.911:22-0.111:32-0.36:166:14Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:342.35:592.112:17-0.26:156:15Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:282.36:532.312:34-0.41:08-0.36:136:16Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:192.37:442.41:30-0.41:55-0.46:126:17New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:082.38:332.52:23-0.42:41-0.46:106:17New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:572.29:222.53:14-0.43:26-0.46:096:18New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:442.110:092.54:03-0.44:10-0.36:086:19Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:302.010:552.44:50-0.34:52-0.26:066:20Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:151.911:412.35:37-0.15:34-0.16:056:21Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:001.86:270.06:190.06:036:21Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:292.212:481.77:200.17:110.16:026:22First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:192.11:391.68:150.28:080.26:016:23First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:112.02:321.69:080.39:050.25:596:24First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:042.03:251.610:000.310:010.25:586:25First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:561.94:191.710:510.310:580.25:566:25Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:491.95:121.811:400.211:520.25:556:26Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:392.06:011.912:230.25:546:27Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 3:21 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 11% 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 (11% 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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