Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 8:56 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 48m at 3:04 am (1.9 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 - Nov 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:152.98:362.31:570.42:580.46:285:12Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:582.99:192.22:260.43:380.36:295:11Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:433.010:042.23:000.34:200.36:305:10Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:293.010:492.23:380.35:030.46:305:09Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:163.011:382.14:220.35:510.46:315:08Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:082.95:120.36:480.46:325:08Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:332.11:042.86:120.47:500.46:335:07Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:352.22:042.77:310.48:500.46:345:06Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:372.33:042.68:550.49:460.36:355:05Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:382.44:032.510:090.410:410.26:365:04Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:382.65:022.411:180.311:350.16:375:04Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:352.85:572.412:200.26:385:03Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:282.96:492.312:250.01:150.16:395:02New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:173.07:382.31:110.02:060.06:405:01New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:053.18:262.21:570.02:560.06:415:01New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:533.09:142.22:420.03:450.06:425:00New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:413.010:022.13:280.14:320.16:435:00Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:272.810:492.04:120.15:180.26:444:59Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:132.711:362.04:570.26:060.36:454:59Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:002.55:440.46:560.46:464:58Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:251.912:492.46:380.57:480.46:474:58First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:171.91:402.27:430.58:380.46:484:57First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:111.92:322.18:450.69:240.46:494:57First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:042.03:232.09:430.610:080.46:504:56First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:562.04:142.010:400.510:510.46:514:56Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:462.25:041.911:350.411:310.36:524:56Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:352.35:531.912:250.36:534:55Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:212.56:381.912:080.21:100.26:534:55Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:042.67:221.912:420.21:530.16:544:55Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:482.78:061.91:160.12:360.16:554:55Full Moon30Fri
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 6:00 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 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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