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 2h 03m at 6:50 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:382.17:531.51:33-0.42:30-0.27:055:35Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:222.18:391.62:21-0.33:12-0.27:045:36Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:062.09:251.73:08-0.33:50-0.37:045:37Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:482.010:091.73:52-0.34:25-0.37:035:38Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:291.910:511.84:34-0.24:57-0.27:025:39Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:081.711:331.85:16-0.25:26-0.27:015:40Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:481.65:58-0.15:51-0.17:005:41Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:171.912:291.56:470.06:19-0.16:595:42Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:031.91:141.37:420.16:54-0.16:585:43Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:541.92:021.38:400.27:40-0.16:575:44Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:471.92:551.29:380.28:32-0.16:565:45Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:421.93:501.210:390.29:30-0.16:555:46Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:382.04:491.311:380.110:38-0.26:545:47Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:342.15:471.412:280.06:535:48Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:262.26:411.61:13-0.16:525:49Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:152.37:331.812:50-0.41:55-0.36:515:50New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:032.38:242.01:47-0.52:36-0.46:505:51New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:522.39:172.22:43-0.63:18-0.56:495:51New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:412.210:092.43:39-0.64:00-0.66:485:52Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:292.111:002.54:34-0.54:42-0.66:475:53Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:181.911:522.55:30-0.45:27-0.66:465:54Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:081.86:30-0.36:17-0.56:445:55First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:472.41:021.67:35-0.27:16-0.46:435:56First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:452.31:591.58:40-0.18:21-0.36:425:57First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:442.22:581.49:420.09:26-0.26:415:58First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:442.13:591.410:450.110:32-0.26:405:59Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:442.04:591.411:440.111:36-0.16:386:00Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:402.05:561.512:350.06:376:01Waxing Gibbous28Wed
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 10:00 am — 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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