Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 9:50 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 18m at 4:00 am (1.8 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 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:221.95:361.312:230.07:055:34Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:102.06:241.312:05-0.11:080.07:055:35Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:552.07:091.412:48-0.21:51-0.17:045:36New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:382.17:541.51:28-0.22:30-0.27:035:37New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:212.18:381.62:06-0.33:08-0.27:025:38New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:042.19:231.72:45-0.33:42-0.27:015:39New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:462.110:081.83:24-0.34:13-0.37:005:40Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:282.110:521.94:06-0.34:42-0.37:005:41Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:112.011:382.04:50-0.35:14-0.36:595:42Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:551.95:40-0.25:51-0.46:585:43Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:282.112:441.76:39-0.26:37-0.46:575:44First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:232.11:391.67:50-0.17:33-0.46:565:45First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:222.22:371.59:00-0.18:36-0.46:555:46First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:212.33:381.510:08-0.19:42-0.46:545:47Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:222.34:401.511:15-0.210:54-0.46:535:48Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:222.45:421.612:15-0.36:525:49Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:192.46:391.812:03-0.51:09-0.46:505:50Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:122.47:321.91:04-0.61:59-0.46:495:51Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:032.48:252.02:00-0.62:47-0.56:485:52Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:532.49:162.12:54-0.63:33-0.56:475:53Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:412.310:052.13:47-0.54:18-0.56:465:54Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:282.110:532.14:37-0.55:00-0.46:455:55Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:122.011:392.15:27-0.35:42-0.36:445:56Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:571.86:17-0.26:25-0.26:425:57Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:272.012:441.77:12-0.17:11-0.16:415:58Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:162.01:331.58:080.08:010.06:405:59Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:071.92:231.49:030.18:510.06:396:00Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:001.93:151.49:580.29:420.16:376:00Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:521.94:091.410:540.210:370.16:366:01Waning Crescent29Tue
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 6:55 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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