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 6h 30m 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 - Dec 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:072.79:292.02:290.03:490.06:564:55New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:542.710:172.03:120.04:300.06:574:55Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:412.711:062.03:580.05:130.06:584:55Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:292.611:582.14:490.05:590.06:594:54Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:202.55:470.06:520.07:004:54First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:552.11:162.46:590.17:49-0.17:004:54First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:542.22:132.28:180.18:45-0.17:014:55First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:532.33:112.19:290.19:41-0.27:024:55First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:522.44:102.010:360.010:37-0.27:034:55Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:502.65:082.011:390.011:34-0.37:044:55Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:452.76:041.912:36-0.17:044:55Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:372.76:561.912:28-0.31:29-0.27:054:55Full Moon12Fri
13Sat7:272.87:461.91:19-0.32:19-0.27:064:56Full Moon13Sat
14Sun8:152.78:351.92:08-0.33:07-0.37:064:56Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:032.69:241.92:56-0.33:54-0.27:074:56Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:502.510:131.93:44-0.24:39-0.27:084:56Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:352.411:001.94:31-0.15:23-0.17:084:57Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:202.311:461.85:170.06:07-0.17:094:57Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:052.16:060.16:530.07:094:58Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:351.812:522.07:020.27:400.07:104:58Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:261.81:411.88:020.28:250.17:114:59Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:171.82:311.78:590.39:080.17:114:59Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:081.93:211.69:550.39:490.17:115:00Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:592.04:121.510:500.210:320.07:125:00Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:502.15:041.511:440.211:160.07:125:01Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:392.25:541.612:330.17:135:01Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:272.36:421.612:01-0.11:180.07:135:02Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:122.47:291.712:43-0.22:01-0.17:135:03New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:582.58:171.71:26-0.32:44-0.27:145:03New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:452.59:061.82:12-0.43:27-0.37:145:04New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:332.59:581.93:01-0.44:10-0.47:145:05Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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