Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 22m at 11:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:59 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:022.96:222.212:48-0.16:564:55Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:553.07:152.212:37-0.31:42-0.26:574:55Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:473.18:082.21:29-0.42:35-0.36:584:55Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:393.19:012.22:22-0.43:28-0.36:594:54Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:313.09:542.13:16-0.34:19-0.36:594:54Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:212.810:462.14:10-0.35:09-0.27:004:54Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:112.711:382.05:04-0.25:59-0.27:014:55Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:002.56:000.06:52-0.17:024:55Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:302.012:512.27:010.17:450.07:034:55Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:242.01:432.18:040.28:360.17:034:55Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:181.92:351.99:030.39:240.17:044:55Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:112.03:261.810:000.310:110.17:054:55Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:022.04:171.710:560.310:580.17:064:55Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:522.15:081.611:490.211:430.17:064:56Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:402.25:561.612:370.27:074:56Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:252.36:411.612:240.11:210.17:084:56Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:082.37:251.71:010.02:030.07:084:57New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:512.48:081.71:350.02:440.07:094:57New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:332.48:531.72:08-0.13:24-0.17:094:58New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:172.49:381.72:42-0.14:02-0.17:104:58New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:012.410:241.83:20-0.14:37-0.17:104:58Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:452.411:101.84:03-0.15:13-0.17:114:59Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:302.34:50-0.15:51-0.27:114:59Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:001.912:182.25:44-0.16:36-0.27:125:00First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:532.01:102.16:500.07:29-0.27:125:01First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:512.12:071.98:080.08:24-0.37:135:01First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:492.23:051.89:200.09:19-0.37:135:02First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:472.34:031.810:29-0.110:18-0.47:135:02Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:452.55:031.811:34-0.211:20-0.57:145:03Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:432.66:011.812:33-0.37:145:04Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:372.76:551.812:19-0.51:27-0.47:145:05Full Moon31Thu
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 2:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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