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 6h 34m 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 - Feb 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:482.39:101.82:48-0.53:36-0.57:055:35Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:352.29:581.83:38-0.54:19-0.47:045:36Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:202.110:441.94:25-0.45:00-0.47:045:37Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:042.011:291.95:12-0.35:39-0.37:035:38Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:471.85:59-0.26:19-0.27:025:39Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:151.812:311.76:50-0.17:01-0.27:015:40Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:031.81:181.57:460.07:45-0.17:005:41Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:531.82:081.48:420.18:29-0.16:595:42Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:451.82:581.39:370.19:130.06:585:43Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:361.83:511.310:330.110:01-0.16:575:44Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:291.94:441.311:280.110:55-0.16:565:45Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:222.05:371.412:190.06:555:46Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:112.16:271.51:03-0.16:545:47Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:582.27:151.612:38-0.31:44-0.26:535:48New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:442.38:021.81:24-0.32:24-0.36:525:49New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:292.38:501.92:11-0.43:03-0.46:515:50New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:162.39:402.13:00-0.53:42-0.46:505:50New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:042.210:302.23:51-0.54:21-0.56:495:51Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:512.211:202.34:44-0.55:03-0.56:485:52Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:392.05:39-0.45:48-0.56:475:53Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:122.312:311.96:41-0.36:40-0.56:465:54First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:082.31:271.77:49-0.27:42-0.46:445:55First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:072.32:261.68:55-0.18:46-0.36:435:56First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:062.33:251.69:59-0.19:51-0.36:425:57First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:062.24:261.611:02-0.110:57-0.36:415:58Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:052.25:251.612:01-0.26:405:59Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:012.26:211.712:00-0.312:53-0.26:386:00Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:522.27:111.812:55-0.31:40-0.36:376:01Full Moon28Sun
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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