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 2h 43m at 7:24 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:00 pm (2.2 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 - May 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:582.43:291.99:500.19:530.16:157:52Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:582.34:312.010:460.111:050.16:147:53Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:572.25:312.211:400.06:137:53Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:542.16:282.412:130.112:310.06:127:54Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:492.07:192.51:140.01:19-0.16:117:55Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:392.08:062.62:070.02:03-0.16:107:56New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:251.98:512.72:56-0.12:45-0.16:097:57New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:101.99:352.73:43-0.13:25-0.16:087:57New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:541.810:202.64:290.04:040.06:077:58New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:391.811:042.65:130.04:430.16:067:59Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:231.711:482.55:550.15:210.16:058:00Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:071.76:390.25:580.26:058:01Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:332.412:531.77:250.36:390.36:048:01Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:192.21:421.68:150.47:310.46:038:02First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:092.12:351.79:050.48:410.46:028:03First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:002.03:301.79:500.49:500.46:018:04First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:511.94:221.810:310.410:520.46:018:05First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:421.95:142.011:100.311:530.46:008:05Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:331.86:052.211:480.25:598:06Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:241.86:542.412:500.312:270.15:598:07Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:131.87:412.61:410.11:070.05:588:08Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:001.88:282.82:290.01:49-0.15:588:08Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:461.89:172.93:160.02:33-0.25:578:09Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:361.810:072.94:05-0.13:21-0.25:578:10Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:271.911:002.94:55-0.14:14-0.25:568:10Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:211.911:522.85:46-0.15:11-0.25:568:11Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:151.96:37-0.16:11-0.15:558:12Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:452.71:132.07:320.07:200.05:558:13Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:402.52:132.08:300.08:370.15:548:13Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:382.33:152.19:250.09:490.15:548:14Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:352.14:142.210:170.010:550.15:548:14Third Quarter31Tue
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 10:42 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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