Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 10:49 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 44m at 4:59 am (1.7 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 - Aug 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:251.94:032.39:400.410:520.66:168:10First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:161.84:542.410:220.411:480.66:168:09Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:081.85:472.411:090.46:178:08Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:011.96:382.612:420.512:040.36:188:07Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:541.97:272.71:310.412:580.26:198:06Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:442.18:142.82:150.31:490.16:198:05Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:322.29:012.82:570.22:380.16:208:04Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:222.49:502.93:400.13:290.06:218:03Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:132.510:382.94:220.04:230.06:228:02Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:042.611:272.85:050.05:180.06:228:01Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:562.75:48-0.16:130.16:238:00Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:172.712:482.86:340.07:140.16:247:59Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:072.51:432.87:250.08:200.26:257:57Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:022.42:412.88:230.19:270.36:267:56Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:592.33:402.89:250.110:300.46:267:55Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:572.24:382.810:260.211:320.46:277:54Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:562.15:362.711:270.26:287:53Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:542.16:322.712:320.412:290.26:297:52Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:502.27:242.71:260.41:250.26:297:50Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:422.28:112.72:150.32:160.26:307:49New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:292.38:562.73:010.33:040.26:317:48New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:152.49:402.73:440.33:500.26:327:47New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:012.410:242.64:240.34:340.36:327:45New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:452.511:072.55:030.35:160.36:337:44Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:292.511:482.55:380.45:570.46:347:43Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:112.56:100.46:380.56:357:42Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:292.412:552.56:400.57:220.66:357:40Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:122.31:412.57:100.58:150.76:367:39First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:572.22:312.57:460.69:120.86:377:38First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:472.13:232.58:330.610:070.86:377:36First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:392.04:162.69:260.611:030.86:387:35First Quarter31Mon
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 7:54 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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