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 1h 00m 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 - Feb 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:372.211:062.24:35-0.65:04-0.77:055:35Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:262.011:592.35:34-0.55:50-0.67:045:36Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:151.86:35-0.46:39-0.57:035:37First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:532.21:071.67:39-0.27:33-0.47:035:38First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:492.22:021.48:41-0.18:29-0.37:025:39First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:452.12:571.39:420.09:26-0.27:015:40First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:422.03:531.210:430.010:24-0.27:005:41Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:382.04:501.211:420.011:23-0.26:595:42Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:331.95:441.212:340.06:585:43Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:232.06:341.312:17-0.21:200.06:575:44Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:082.07:201.41:06-0.22:02-0.16:565:45Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:502.08:041.51:50-0.22:41-0.16:555:46Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:312.08:471.62:32-0.23:17-0.16:545:47Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:121.99:301.73:13-0.23:49-0.16:535:48Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:521.910:121.83:52-0.24:17-0.16:525:49Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:311.810:521.94:29-0.24:39-0.16:515:50Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:081.711:332.05:06-0.15:00-0.16:505:51Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:461.65:450.05:26-0.26:495:52Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:162.012:271.56:320.06:00-0.26:485:53Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:052.01:141.47:320.16:45-0.26:465:54Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:002.12:081.38:390.27:43-0.26:455:55Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:592.13:081.39:450.28:49-0.26:445:55Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:592.24:121.410:510.110:01-0.36:435:56Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:002.35:161.511:520.011:21-0.36:425:57Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:582.46:161.712:44-0.26:405:58Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:522.47:121.912:32-0.51:32-0.36:395:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:432.48:062.21:34-0.62:18-0.56:386:00New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:342.48:592.42:32-0.63:03-0.56:376:01New Moon28Tue
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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