Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 18m at 8:56 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:591.87:322.51:440.41:290.26:168:09Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:461.98:162.62:290.42:150.26:178:08Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:311.98:592.63:120.32:570.26:178:07Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:152.09:422.63:530.33:380.36:188:07Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:592.010:242.54:320.34:180.36:198:06Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:432.111:062.55:080.34:560.36:208:05Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:262.211:462.45:400.35:330.46:208:04Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:092.26:070.46:100.46:218:03Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:252.312:512.36:310.46:510.56:228:02Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:062.21:372.46:580.47:430.56:238:00Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:502.12:272.47:330.48:460.66:237:59Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:392.03:212.58:190.39:510.66:247:58Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:322.04:162.69:130.310:560.66:257:57Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:291.95:142.710:120.36:267:56Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:292.06:132.912:010.511:18 AM0.26:267:55Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:302.17:103.01:020.412:300.16:277:54Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:272.28:033.11:560.31:370.06:287:53New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:222.48:553.12:460.22:38-0.16:297:51New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:172.69:483.13:350.13:37-0.16:307:50New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:122.710:393.04:230.04:36-0.16:307:49New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:062.911:302.85:11-0.15:340.06:317:48Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:582.95:580.06:300.16:327:46Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:202.712:502.96:460.07:290.26:337:45Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:102.51:442.97:370.18:310.46:337:44First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:022.32:392.88:320.39:320.56:347:43First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:562.13:342.79:290.410:310.66:357:41First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:512.04:292.610:240.411:280.66:357:40First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:452.05:242.611:210.56:367:39Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:402.06:172.612:250.712:170.56:377:37Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:322.07:062.61:160.61:090.56:387:36Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:212.17:512.62:010.61:560.56:387:35Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 12:23 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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