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 3h 06m 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 - Mar 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:302.06:461.612:32-0.21:200.06:366:02Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:152.07:311.71:22-0.22:01-0.16:346:02Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:562.08:141.82:07-0.22:38-0.16:336:03Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:371.98:561.92:51-0.23:13-0.16:326:04Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:181.99:382.03:33-0.23:45-0.16:316:05Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:581.810:192.14:12-0.14:12-0.16:296:06Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:371.710:592.14:50-0.14:36-0.16:286:07Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:151.611:402.15:270.04:590.06:276:08Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:541.56:070.15:270.06:256:09Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:252.112:351.46:550.26:030.06:246:09Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:152.12:241.48:550.37:510.07:227:10Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:102.13:201.49:560.38:530.07:217:11Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:072.14:201.410:550.310:030.07:207:12Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:052.15:211.511:540.211:18-0.17:187:13Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:032.26:221.712:470.17:177:14Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:582.27:192.012:36-0.21:34-0.17:167:14Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:492.38:112.31:41-0.32:17-0.27:147:15New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:382.39:022.52:39-0.42:59-0.47:137:16New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:282.39:542.73:34-0.53:43-0.57:117:17New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:182.210:462.84:30-0.54:28-0.57:107:18New Moon20Tue
21Wed11:082.111:382.85:24-0.45:14-0.57:097:18Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:572.06:18-0.36:03-0.47:077:19Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:302.712:481.87:14-0.26:55-0.37:067:20Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:242.61:421.78:160.07:57-0.27:047:21First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:212.42:401.69:190.19:070.07:037:22First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:202.23:401.610:190.210:140.17:027:22First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:192.14:401.611:180.211:190.17:007:23Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:172.05:391.612:130.26:597:24Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:122.06:341.712:210.11:030.26:577:25Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:021.97:221.91:160.11:460.16:567:26Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:461.98:052.02:050.02:250.16:557:26Full Moon31Sat
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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