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 3h 17m 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 - Oct 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:232.14:052.89:050.610:500.87:016:51First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:272.25:052.810:260.611:470.77:026:49Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:302.46:042.811:460.57:036:48Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:302.77:002.812:400.512:590.47:036:47Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:262.97:522.81:280.42:000.27:046:45Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:183.28:422.82:140.22:560.27:056:44Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:093.49:322.72:580.13:500.17:066:42Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:003.410:222.63:440.14:440.17:076:41Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:523.411:122.54:310.15:360.27:076:40Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:423.35:190.26:290.37:086:38Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:022.412:333.26:090.37:240.57:096:37Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:522.31:263.07:030.48:230.67:106:36Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:462.22:212.88:070.69:230.77:116:34Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:432.13:182.69:150.710:190.87:116:33Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:412.14:132.510:190.711:120.87:126:32Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:382.15:072.411:190.87:136:31Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:332.25:592.412:020.812:180.77:146:29Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:242.36:472.312:470.71:100.77:156:28Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:102.57:312.31:280.71:570.67:166:27Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:522.68:122.32:030.62:390.67:176:26New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:322.78:522.32:340.63:200.57:176:24New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:122.89:322.23:020.63:590.57:186:23New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:522.910:132.23:270.54:380.57:196:22New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:342.910:532.13:530.55:150.57:206:21Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:172.911:352.14:240.55:530.67:216:20Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:012.95:010.56:350.67:226:19Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:182.112:492.85:430.57:240.77:236:18Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:072.01:422.86:330.58:230.77:246:16First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:052.11:402.76:390.58:230.66:255:15First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:082.22:392.68:040.69:170.56:265:14First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:112.33:382.69:270.510:100.46:265:13Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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