Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:06 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 10m at 2:11 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:192.02:392.18:590.39:290.26:564:55First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:152.03:321.910:000.310:180.26:574:55Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:092.14:241.810:590.311:050.26:584:55Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:592.25:151.711:540.311:490.26:584:54Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:472.36:021.712:430.26:594:54Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:302.46:461.712:290.21:270.27:004:54Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:112.47:281.71:060.22:090.17:014:55Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:522.58:101.71:390.12:500.17:024:55Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:342.58:531.62:100.13:310.17:024:55Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:172.59:361.62:410.14:100.17:034:55Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:002.410:201.63:140.14:470.17:044:55Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:422.411:041.63:510.15:230.17:054:55Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:252.311:501.74:320.15:580.17:054:55Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:102.25:190.16:380.17:064:56Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:411.81:002.16:180.27:220.17:074:56Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:371.91:532.07:330.28:090.07:074:56Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:342.12:491.98:510.28:57-0.17:084:57Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:302.33:451.810:030.19:48-0.27:094:57Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:272.54:441.711:120.010:44-0.37:094:57Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:252.65:421.712:14-0.17:104:58Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:202.86:371.81:10-0.27:104:58Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:132.97:301.812:40-0.52:04-0.37:114:59New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:052.98:241.81:36-0.52:57-0.47:114:59New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:582.89:181.82:32-0.53:49-0.47:125:00New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:512.710:131.83:29-0.54:39-0.47:125:00Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:412.611:061.84:27-0.45:28-0.37:135:01Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:312.411:591.85:24-0.36:18-0.37:135:02Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:202.16:24-0.17:09-0.27:135:02First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:531.81:111.97:280.08:00-0.17:145:03First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:471.82:031.78:310.18:48-0.17:145:04First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:401.92:541.59:290.19:30-0.17:145:04First Quarter31Wed
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 5:08 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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