Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 47m at 8:06 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:292.51:023.06:300.17:370.46:397:34Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:202.41:583.07:200.28:440.56:407:32First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:152.22:573.08:210.39:500.56:407:31First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:142.13:572.99:280.310:540.66:417:30First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:152.14:582.910:360.411:560.66:427:28Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:162.15:582.811:450.46:427:27Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:172.26:542.812:550.612:490.46:437:26Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:132.37:452.81:460.51:460.46:447:24Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:032.48:312.82:320.52:380.36:457:23Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:492.59:152.73:150.43:260.36:457:21Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:352.69:582.63:550.44:120.46:467:20Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:192.710:412.64:320.44:560.46:477:18Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:022.711:222.55:070.55:380.56:487:17Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:442.75:380.56:190.66:487:16Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:032.412:262.76:060.67:030.76:497:14Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:442.21:102.76:330.77:520.86:507:13Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:272.11:582.67:050.78:480.96:507:11Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:152.02:502.67:480.89:450.96:517:10Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:072.03:452.68:440.810:410.96:527:08Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:012.04:402.69:470.811:360.96:537:07Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:582.05:352.710:530.76:537:05Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:552.26:292.712:280.812:030.66:547:04Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:492.47:192.81:140.71:060.56:557:03Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:392.68:072.81:540.62:010.46:567:01New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:282.88:532.92:320.42:530.36:567:00New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:163.19:412.83:110.33:460.26:576:58New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:073.210:302.73:510.24:390.26:586:57New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:583.311:192.64:340.25:320.26:596:55Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:493.45:190.26:260.36:596:54Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:092.512:413.36:070.27:250.47:006:53Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 11:30 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 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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