Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 7:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 1:10 pm (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 - Jul 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:592.11:281.97:380.27:460.45:568:24First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:432.02:172.08:160.38:470.45:568:24First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:301.93:072.18:520.39:460.55:578:24First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:181.73:562.19:260.310:420.55:578:24First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:071.64:472.210:010.311:390.55:588:24First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:571.65:392.410:420.25:588:24Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:501.66:312.512:370.411:31 AM0.25:598:24Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:441.67:222.61:290.312:270.15:598:23Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:351.78:112.72:170.21:230.06:008:23Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:251.89:012.83:040.22:18-0.16:018:23Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:171.99:512.83:500.13:13-0.26:018:22Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:112.010:412.84:350.04:12-0.26:028:22Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:052.211:312.75:20-0.15:11-0.16:028:22Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:592.36:04-0.16:12-0.16:038:21Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:212.612:532.46:49-0.27:150.06:048:21Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:112.41:492.57:38-0.18:240.16:048:20Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:042.22:462.68:30-0.19:310.26:058:20Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:592.03:432.69:24-0.110:340.36:068:19Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:551.84:402.610:180.011:360.36:068:19Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:511.75:372.611:140.16:078:18Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:491.76:322.612:370.312:130.16:088:18Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:441.77:242.61:320.31:100.16:088:17Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:361.78:112.62:220.32:010.16:098:16New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:231.88:562.63:080.32:480.16:108:16New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:101.99:402.53:510.33:340.26:118:15New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:561.910:232.54:320.34:180.26:118:14New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:422.011:052.45:100.35:010.26:128:14Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:262.111:452.35:440.35:420.36:138:13Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:092.26:150.36:230.46:138:12Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:252.212:512.26:420.37:070.56:148:11Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:052.11:362.37:070.47:590.56:158:10First Quarter31Mon
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 4:06 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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