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 5h 31m 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 - May 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:351.88:562.43:080.12:480.26:157:51Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:151.89:362.53:480.13:160.26:147:52Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:561.710:182.54:280.13:430.16:137:53Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:381.711:012.55:070.14:130.16:127:54Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:191.711:442.55:440.24:470.16:117:55Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:011.76:220.25:260.16:107:55Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:282.512:471.77:030.36:120.16:097:56Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:162.41:391.77:520.37:090.26:087:57Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:092.32:381.88:450.38:240.26:087:58Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:052.23:382.09:360.29:460.26:077:59Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:022.14:382.210:250.111:020.26:067:59Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:002.15:362.411:160.06:058:00Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:582.06:332.712:140.112:09-0.16:048:01Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:542.07:272.91:18-0.11:02-0.26:038:02Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:472.08:193.02:15-0.21:54-0.36:038:03New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:382.09:113.03:09-0.22:44-0.36:028:03New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:302.010:033.04:02-0.23:36-0.36:018:04New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:231.910:552.94:54-0.24:30-0.36:008:05Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:161.911:462.75:45-0.15:25-0.26:008:06Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:081.96:360.06:210.05:598:06Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:372.61:011.87:290.17:210.15:588:07Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:282.41:561.88:230.18:270.25:588:08First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:202.22:521.89:160.29:310.35:578:09First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:132.03:461.910:040.210:300.45:578:09First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:041.84:382.010:490.211:280.45:568:10First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:541.75:282.111:330.25:568:11Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:441.76:172.212:230.312:160.25:558:12Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:331.67:022.31:140.312:560.25:558:12Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:191.67:452.42:000.21:330.25:548:13Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:021.68:272.52:430.22:060.25:548:14Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:441.69:102.53:250.22:370.15:548:14Full Moon31Thu
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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