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 4h 19m 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 - May 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:591.86:300.06:060.06:157:52Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:282.512:471.77:210.16:570.16:147:52Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:172.41:391.78:150.37:570.36:137:53First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:092.22:331.79:100.39:040.46:127:54First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:022.13:291.710:000.410:060.46:117:55First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:541.94:231.810:480.411:050.46:107:56First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:461.95:151.911:330.46:097:56Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:371.86:062.012:020.412:160.36:087:57Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:261.86:532.212:560.312:550.36:077:58Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:121.87:362.31:440.21:290.26:067:59Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:551.88:182.52:270.22:000.26:068:00Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:371.89:002.63:090.12:290.16:058:00Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:191.79:442.73:510.13:020.06:048:01Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:031.710:302.74:330.13:400.06:038:02Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:491.711:182.75:160.14:230.06:028:03Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:371.86:000.15:110.06:028:04Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:062.712:271.86:460.16:040.06:018:04Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:572.61:231.87:390.17:070.16:008:05Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:512.52:231.98:350.18:280.16:008:06Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:492.33:252.19:300.19:490.25:598:07Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:472.24:252.210:210.011:000.15:588:07Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:452.15:232.411:13-0.15:588:08Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:422.06:202.612:080.112:05-0.15:578:09Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:381.97:132.71:100.012:57-0.25:578:10Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:311.98:032.82:05-0.11:46-0.25:568:10New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:201.88:512.82:56-0.12:33-0.25:568:11New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:091.89:392.83:46-0.13:20-0.25:558:12New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:581.810:282.74:34-0.14:08-0.15:558:12New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:461.811:152.65:210.04:550.05:548:13Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:341.86:070.15:420.15:548:14Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:012.512:221.76:530.16:290.25:548:14Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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