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 6h 46m 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 - May 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:161.89:362.43:470.13:290.16:157:51New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:571.810:172.54:270.13:560.16:147:52New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:391.810:592.55:050.14:220.26:137:53Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:191.711:412.55:430.14:510.26:127:54Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:001.76:200.25:240.26:117:55Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:232.412:431.77:000.36:030.26:107:55Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:092.41:311.67:460.36:520.26:097:56First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:002.32:261.78:400.37:560.26:087:57First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:562.33:261.89:330.39:150.36:087:58First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:522.24:242.010:220.210:330.26:077:59First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:492.25:232.211:120.111:490.16:067:59Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:472.16:202.512:040.06:058:00Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:432.17:152.712:570.012:55-0.26:048:01Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:362.18:072.91:57-0.21:45-0.36:038:02Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:282.18:583.02:52-0.22:34-0.36:038:03Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:192.19:513.13:46-0.33:24-0.46:028:03Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:122.010:433.04:40-0.34:17-0.36:018:04Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:052.011:362.95:32-0.25:11-0.36:008:05Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:581.96:25-0.16:07-0.26:008:06Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:282.712:511.97:200.07:070.05:598:06Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:202.51:471.88:170.08:140.15:598:07Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:152.32:451.89:120.19:210.25:588:08Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:102.13:421.910:040.210:230.35:578:09Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:032.04:361.910:530.211:220.35:578:09Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:551.95:292.011:400.25:568:10Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:461.86:182.112:190.312:250.25:568:11Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:351.77:032.21:110.31:070.25:558:11Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:201.77:462.41:580.21:440.25:558:12Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:031.78:272.42:410.22:180.25:548:13New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:441.79:082.53:230.12:480.15:548:13New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:261.79:502.54:040.13:170.15:548:14New Moon31Sat
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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