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 5h 17m 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 - Mar 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:082.17:251.71:10-0.21:57-0.16:366:02New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:532.18:101.81:59-0.32:38-0.26:346:02New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:362.18:541.92:45-0.33:17-0.26:336:03New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:182.09:372.03:29-0.23:52-0.26:326:04New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:591.910:192.04:11-0.24:24-0.16:316:05Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:391.811:012.14:51-0.14:52-0.16:296:06Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:191.711:422.15:300.05:170.06:286:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:591.66:120.15:430.06:276:08Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:262.012:421.57:020.26:150.06:256:09First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:152.01:291.47:590.26:580.16:246:09First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:082.02:211.48:570.37:540.16:236:10First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:022.03:171.49:550.38:560.16:216:11First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:592.14:151.410:530.310:040.06:206:12Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:562.15:141.611:470.211:18-0.16:186:13Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:512.26:091.812:340.06:176:14Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:412.37:012.012:24-0.21:16-0.16:166:14Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:302.47:512.31:21-0.31:57-0.36:146:15Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:192.38:432.52:16-0.42:39-0.46:136:16Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:082.39:342.63:11-0.53:22-0.46:116:17Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:582.210:262.74:06-0.54:06-0.56:106:18Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:472.111:172.75:00-0.44:52-0.46:096:18Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:371.95:56-0.35:42-0.46:076:19Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:112.612:301.86:58-0.16:39-0.26:066:20Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:072.51:271.78:020.07:47-0.16:046:21Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:072.42:271.69:050.18:550.06:036:22Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:062.23:271.610:050.110:020.06:026:22Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:052.14:271.611:040.111:060.06:006:23Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:032.15:251.711:580.15:596:24Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:562.16:161.812:050.012:450.15:576:25Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:432.07:022.012:570.01:260.15:566:26Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:252.07:442.11:430.02:040.05:556:26New Moon31Mon
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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