Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 11:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 4:48 pm (2.6 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 - Jun 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:481.811:102.55:160.14:300.15:538:15Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:321.811:522.45:530.15:040.15:538:15Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:151.86:280.15:430.25:538:16Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:352.41:011.87:040.26:290.25:538:17Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:212.31:521.97:460.27:250.25:528:17Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:112.22:472.08:330.18:380.25:528:18Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:052.23:432.19:230.19:540.25:528:18Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:012.14:402.310:130.011:050.25:528:19Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:582.05:372.511:06-0.15:528:19Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:562.06:342.712:150.112:03-0.25:528:20Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:532.07:282.91:18-0.11:01-0.35:528:20Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:482.18:213.02:15-0.21:56-0.45:528:21New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:412.19:133.03:09-0.32:51-0.45:528:21New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:352.110:063.04:02-0.33:47-0.45:528:21New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:302.110:592.94:55-0.34:43-0.35:528:22Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:242.111:502.85:46-0.35:40-0.25:528:22Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:172.16:37-0.26:37-0.15:528:22Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:412.61:102.17:30-0.17:380.05:528:23Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:322.42:042.18:23-0.18:420.15:528:23First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:242.22:592.19:150.09:420.25:528:23First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:162.03:522.110:040.110:400.35:538:23First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:071.94:442.110:510.111:360.35:538:24First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:581.85:342.211:380.15:538:24Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:481.76:232.212:310.312:250.25:538:24Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:381.77:092.31:210.31:080.25:548:24Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:251.77:532.42:070.21:480.15:548:24Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:091.78:362.52:500.22:250.15:548:24Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:521.89:182.53:320.22:580.15:558:24Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:361.810:022.54:120.13:320.15:558:24Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:221.810:452.54:510.14:080.15:558:24Full Moon30Wed
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 8:11 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 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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