Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 55m at 12:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:00 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:302.02:421.58:570.08:27-0.37:055:35Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:262.03:391.510:020.09:27-0.37:045:36Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:232.24:391.511:07-0.110:33-0.47:035:37Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:212.35:391.612:07-0.27:025:38Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:162.46:351.81:00-0.47:025:39Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:092.57:301.912:48-0.61:50-0.57:015:40New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:012.58:242.11:47-0.72:39-0.67:005:41New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:532.59:182.22:45-0.73:28-0.76:595:42New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:442.410:122.33:42-0.74:16-0.76:585:43Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:352.311:042.34:39-0.75:04-0.76:575:44Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:252.111:572.35:35-0.65:54-0.66:565:45Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:162.06:34-0.46:47-0.56:555:46First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:512.21:081.87:36-0.37:44-0.46:545:47First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:462.12:031.68:37-0.28:41-0.36:535:48First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:422.02:581.59:36-0.19:37-0.26:525:49First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:372.03:521.410:340.010:33-0.26:515:50Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:311.94:471.411:300.011:29-0.26:505:51Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:241.95:401.412:210.06:495:52Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:121.96:281.512:20-0.21:07-0.16:475:53Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:572.07:131.61:06-0.21:48-0.16:465:54Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:392.07:561.71:49-0.22:27-0.16:455:55Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:212.08:391.82:30-0.23:04-0.26:445:56Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:032.09:221.93:09-0.23:37-0.26:435:57Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:442.010:051.93:46-0.24:06-0.26:415:57Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:241.910:462.04:21-0.24:30-0.26:405:58Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:031.811:282.04:56-0.14:55-0.26:395:59Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:431.85:33-0.15:25-0.26:386:00Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:132.112:271.76:190.06:04-0.26:366:01Third Quarter28Fri
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 3:20 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 20% 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 (20% 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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