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 5h 29m 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 - Oct 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:212.68:442.62:430.63:000.67:016:50Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:032.79:252.63:150.63:390.57:026:49Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:442.810:062.53:440.64:180.57:036:48Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:262.910:472.54:090.64:560.57:046:46Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:082.911:282.44:350.55:340.57:046:45Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:513.05:060.56:140.67:056:43Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:102.312:373.05:420.57:000.67:066:42Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:552.31:273.06:250.57:590.77:076:41Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:482.22:252.97:190.59:070.77:086:39Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:482.23:252.98:290.610:100.77:086:38Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:502.34:262.99:500.511:110.67:096:37Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:532.45:262.911:090.57:106:35Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:552.66:252.912:090.512:240.47:116:34Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:532.87:212.81:030.41:280.37:126:33Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:473.08:122.81:520.32:250.27:126:32New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:383.29:022.82:380.23:190.17:136:30New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:283.39:512.73:240.14:120.17:146:29New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:183.310:412.64:100.15:030.17:156:28Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:073.211:292.54:560.25:530.27:166:27Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:553.15:410.36:430.47:176:25Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:162.312:433.06:280.47:360.57:186:24Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:052.21:322.87:190.58:320.67:196:23First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:562.12:252.68:200.79:270.77:196:22First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:502.13:192.59:230.710:200.77:206:21First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:452.14:122.410:220.811:100.77:216:20First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:392.15:052.411:200.711:590.77:226:18Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:322.25:562.312:160.77:236:17Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:232.35:452.312:440.712:080.66:245:16Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:092.56:302.312:240.612:540.56:255:15Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:522.67:122.312:590.51:360.56:265:14Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:332.87:542.31:290.52:170.46:275:13Full Moon31Wed
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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