Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2m at 7:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:22 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:152.79:371.82:39-0.54:00-0.47:145:06New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:072.610:321.93:39-0.54:46-0.47:145:06Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:572.411:262.04:39-0.45:33-0.57:155:07Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:482.25:42-0.46:21-0.57:155:08Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:222.112:402.06:49-0.27:13-0.47:155:09First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:192.11:341.87:59-0.28:06-0.47:155:10First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:172.22:291.69:04-0.18:59-0.47:155:10First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:132.23:251.410:06-0.19:52-0.37:155:11Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:092.24:211.311:080.010:47-0.37:155:12Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:052.25:161.312:060.07:155:13Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:572.26:091.312:57-0.17:155:14Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:452.26:571.312:34-0.21:44-0.17:145:15Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:302.27:421.41:20-0.22:28-0.17:145:16Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:142.18:271.42:04-0.23:10-0.17:145:17Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:572.19:131.52:47-0.23:49-0.17:145:18Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:392.19:581.53:29-0.24:26-0.17:135:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:202.010:411.64:09-0.24:59-0.17:135:20Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:001.911:241.74:48-0.15:27-0.17:135:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:401.75:280.05:52-0.17:125:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:071.712:201.66:140.06:18-0.17:125:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:541.81:041.57:110.16:50-0.17:125:24Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:441.81:521.38:140.17:32-0.27:115:25Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:361.92:441.39:160.18:22-0.27:115:26Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:302.03:391.210:190.19:17-0.37:105:27Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:272.14:381.211:230.010:19-0.37:105:28Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:252.35:381.312:21-0.17:095:29Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:212.46:351.51:12-0.27:085:30Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:132.57:301.612:36-0.52:00-0.37:085:31New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:052.58:241.81:37-0.62:48-0.57:075:32New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:562.59:192.02:37-0.73:34-0.67:065:33New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:472.410:142.13:37-0.74:19-0.67:065:34Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 10:12 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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