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 1h 04m 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 - Aug 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:481.92:242.37:360.48:590.66:168:09First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:341.83:162.48:150.49:570.66:168:09First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:241.74:092.49:010.410:570.66:178:08First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:161.75:042.59:540.311:590.66:188:07Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:131.76:012.610:520.36:198:06Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:131.86:572.812:580.512:000.26:208:05Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:101.97:492.91:490.41:090.16:208:04Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:042.18:392.92:350.32:110.06:218:03Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:582.39:302.93:210.23:10-0.16:228:02Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:522.510:202.94:050.04:09-0.16:238:01Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:462.711:102.84:500.05:08-0.16:238:00Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:392.811:592.65:34-0.16:050.06:247:59Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:312.96:18-0.17:040.16:257:57Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:492.41:252.97:060.08:080.36:267:56Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:402.22:212.87:590.19:120.46:267:55Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:352.13:182.88:580.210:140.56:277:54Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:311.94:162.79:570.311:150.66:287:53Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:281.95:132.610:570.36:297:52Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:261.86:102.612:150.611:59 AM0.46:297:50Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:231.97:032.61:100.612:570.46:307:49Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:152.07:492.61:590.61:480.46:317:48Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:022.18:322.62:420.52:350.46:327:47New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:462.29:132.63:210.53:180.46:327:45New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:302.39:542.53:580.54:010.46:337:44New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:132.410:352.54:320.54:410.46:347:43New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:552.511:142.45:020.55:200.56:357:42Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:352.511:532.35:260.55:570.56:357:40Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:162.65:480.56:350.66:367:39Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:312.212:582.66:110.57:180.76:377:38Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:102.11:452.66:420.58:130.86:387:36First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:552.02:382.67:230.59:170.86:387:35First Quarter31Thu
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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