Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 40m at 8:07 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:001.98:383.02:360.02:02-0.35:568:24Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:551.99:323.03:29-0.13:01-0.35:578:24Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:512.010:252.94:22-0.24:02-0.35:578:24Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:482.111:182.85:13-0.25:02-0.35:588:24Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:432.16:02-0.26:01-0.15:588:24Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:082.612:362.26:51-0.17:010.05:598:24Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:582.41:302.27:41-0.18:050.15:598:23Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:482.22:252.28:320.09:080.26:008:23Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:402.03:182.29:210.110:070.36:008:23Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:311.84:102.310:080.111:040.46:018:23Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:221.75:012.310:540.26:018:22Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:131.65:522.312:000.411:42 AM0.26:028:22Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:041.66:412.412:540.412:300.36:038:22Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:531.67:272.41:430.41:150.26:038:21Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:401.68:112.52:280.31:570.26:048:21New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:241.78:542.53:100.32:350.26:058:20New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:081.79:372.53:520.33:120.26:058:20New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:531.810:202.54:310.33:500.26:068:19New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:381.911:022.55:060.24:300.26:078:19Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:232.011:432.45:380.25:120.26:078:18Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:072.16:050.25:560.26:088:17Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:242.312:522.26:330.26:470.36:098:17Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:062.21:422.37:070.17:480.36:098:16First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:542.12:362.57:480.18:590.46:108:15First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:462.03:322.68:380.110:080.46:118:15First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:431.94:302.79:340.011:160.46:128:14First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:421.85:302.810:340.06:128:13Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:441.86:302.912:230.311:41 AM0.06:138:12Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:451.97:273.01:240.212:52-0.16:148:12Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:432.08:213.02:190.11:57-0.16:158:11Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:382.19:143.03:110.12:57-0.26:158:10Full 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 11:09 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 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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