Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 9:18 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 48m at 2:54 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:562.67:121.612:35-0.41:51-0.37:145:05New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:462.68:031.61:28-0.52:41-0.37:145:06New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:362.58:541.62:20-0.43:30-0.37:155:07New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:252.49:451.63:12-0.44:16-0.37:155:08Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:122.310:341.74:03-0.35:00-0.37:155:09Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:572.211:211.74:52-0.25:43-0.27:155:09Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:412.05:41-0.16:26-0.27:155:10Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:091.712:271.86:360.07:10-0.17:155:11First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:581.71:141.67:350.17:53-0.17:155:12First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:491.72:021.58:330.18:350.07:155:13First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:401.82:521.49:290.19:140.07:155:14First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:301.83:421.310:250.19:540.07:145:15Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:211.94:341.311:210.110:37-0.17:145:16Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:122.05:251.312:140.17:145:17Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:012.16:151.31:010.07:145:18Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:482.27:011.412:12-0.21:44-0.17:145:19Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:342.37:481.412:57-0.32:26-0.27:135:19Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:192.48:361.51:42-0.43:08-0.37:135:20Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:062.49:261.72:30-0.43:48-0.37:135:21Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:532.310:161.83:21-0.44:27-0.47:125:22Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:402.311:071.94:15-0.45:06-0.47:125:23Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:272.111:592.05:11-0.45:47-0.57:115:24Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:171.96:13-0.36:34-0.57:115:25Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:542.11:101.87:23-0.27:26-0.57:105:26Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:522.22:061.68:33-0.28:22-0.47:105:27Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:502.23:041.59:40-0.19:20-0.47:095:28Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:492.24:031.410:45-0.110:22-0.47:095:30Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:482.35:041.411:48-0.211:26-0.47:085:31Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:462.36:011.412:44-0.27:075:32Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:392.36:541.412:26-0.41:35-0.37:075:33New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:292.37:441.51:20-0.42:22-0.37:065:34New Moon31Fri
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 6:06 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 52% 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 (52% 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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