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 4h 28m 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 - Sep 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:062.28:332.62:420.62:390.56:397:33Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:492.39:142.63:210.63:200.56:407:32Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:312.49:552.63:570.53:590.56:417:30Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:142.510:362.64:290.54:370.56:417:29Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:562.611:162.54:570.55:140.56:427:28Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:372.611:562.45:200.55:500.56:437:26Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:192.75:440.56:290.66:447:25Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:352.31:032.76:130.57:160.76:447:23Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:182.21:532.86:520.58:160.76:457:22Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:082.22:492.87:410.59:250.76:467:21Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:062.13:482.88:440.510:300.76:467:19Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:062.24:492.99:530.511:350.76:477:18Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:092.25:493.011:080.46:487:16Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:112.46:483.012:360.612:260.36:497:15Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:102.67:433.11:300.41:330.26:497:13Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:052.88:343.12:200.32:330.16:507:12New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:583.09:253.03:070.23:300.16:517:11New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:503.110:162.93:540.14:260.16:527:09New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:423.211:062.84:400.15:200.16:527:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:333.211:552.75:270.16:130.26:537:06Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:233.16:130.27:070.46:547:05Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:432.51:133.07:020.48:050.56:547:03First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:342.32:062.97:570.59:040.66:557:02First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:272.23:012.78:570.610:010.76:567:00First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:212.13:562.69:560.710:560.86:576:59First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:162.14:502.610:540.711:500.86:576:58Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:112.15:432.511:510.76:586:56Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:042.26:342.512:410.812:460.76:596:55Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:542.37:202.61:270.71:340.77:006:53Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:392.48:032.62:070.72:180.67:006:52Full Moon30Sun
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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