Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 22m at 5:47 pm (2.8 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 - Nov 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:482.99:092.32:270.43:300.46:285:12New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:322.99:532.32:570.44:080.46:295:11Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:152.910:372.23:310.34:460.46:295:10Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:002.911:232.24:100.35:270.46:305:09Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:482.84:550.46:150.46:315:08Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:142.212:402.75:490.47:120.46:325:08First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:112.31:372.76:580.48:120.46:335:07First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:112.32:362.68:200.49:090.36:345:06First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:112.53:352.59:360.410:060.26:355:05Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:112.64:342.510:470.311:030.16:365:04Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:092.85:322.411:520.211:580.06:375:04Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:053.06:262.412:500.16:385:03Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:573.17:182.412:49-0.11:430.06:395:02Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:473.28:082.41:38-0.12:35-0.16:405:01Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:373.18:592.32:27-0.13:26-0.16:415:01Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:263.19:492.33:17-0.14:150.06:425:00Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:153.010:382.24:060.05:030.06:435:00Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:032.811:272.14:550.15:520.16:444:59Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:502.65:460.36:430.26:454:59Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:172.112:392.46:420.47:350.36:464:58Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:092.01:302.37:440.58:260.36:474:58Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:022.02:212.18:430.59:140.46:484:57Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:552.13:132.09:400.510:000.46:494:57Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:462.14:032.010:350.510:460.46:504:56Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:372.24:541.911:300.411:290.36:514:56Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:262.35:431.912:190.46:524:56Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:122.46:291.912:090.31:040.36:534:55Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:562.57:131.912:450.21:460.26:534:55New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:392.67:571.91:180.12:270.16:544:55New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:222.78:422.01:520.13:090.16:554:55New 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 9:14 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 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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