Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 10:27 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 3:50 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Feb 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:501.92:021.58:100.07:46-0.37:055:35First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:452.02:581.49:180.08:43-0.37:045:36First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:432.23:571.410:270.09:44-0.47:035:37Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:422.34:591.511:33-0.110:54-0.57:025:38Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:412.45:591.612:32-0.37:025:39Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:372.56:551.712:05-0.61:25-0.47:015:40Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:302.67:501.91:08-0.62:15-0.57:005:41Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:232.68:452.02:08-0.73:05-0.66:595:42Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:152.59:402.13:07-0.73:53-0.66:585:43Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:062.410:332.24:04-0.74:40-0.76:575:44Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:552.211:242.25:00-0.65:26-0.66:565:45Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:442.05:57-0.56:14-0.56:555:46Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:162.212:341.86:56-0.37:06-0.46:545:47Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:092.11:251.67:58-0.27:59-0.36:535:48Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:032.02:181.58:57-0.18:52-0.26:525:49Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:572.03:111.49:540.09:46-0.16:515:50Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:501.94:051.310:520.110:41-0.16:505:51Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:441.94:591.311:470.111:35-0.16:485:52Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:361.95:501.412:360.06:475:53Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:242.06:381.412:25-0.11:200.06:465:54Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:082.07:221.51:10-0.12:010.06:455:55New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:502.08:061.61:51-0.22:39-0.16:445:56New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:322.08:491.72:31-0.23:14-0.16:435:57New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:132.09:321.83:09-0.23:45-0.16:415:57New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:542.010:141.93:47-0.24:11-0.26:405:58Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:341.910:562.04:24-0.24:35-0.26:395:59Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:131.811:392.15:02-0.15:02-0.26:386:00Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:541.75:46-0.15:35-0.26:366:01Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 7:08 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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