Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 05m at 6:09 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:39 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:391.92:501.49:320.29:210.07:145:05Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:301.93:401.310:270.210:040.07:145:06Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:202.04:311.311:230.210:510.07:155:07Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:112.05:221.312:140.17:155:08Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:592.16:111.31:010.17:155:08Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:452.26:571.312:22-0.11:450.07:155:09New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:292.27:421.41:02-0.22:260.07:155:10New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:122.28:271.51:41-0.23:05-0.17:155:11New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:562.39:141.62:22-0.23:41-0.27:155:12New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:392.210:011.73:06-0.34:15-0.27:155:13Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:232.210:471.83:53-0.34:46-0.37:155:14Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:062.111:351.94:42-0.25:19-0.37:145:14Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:501.95:36-0.25:56-0.47:145:15Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:262.012:391.86:39-0.16:40-0.47:145:16First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:222.11:331.67:52-0.17:33-0.47:145:17First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:202.22:311.59:02-0.18:31-0.47:145:18First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:192.33:311.410:10-0.19:33-0.47:135:19Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:192.34:331.411:16-0.110:42-0.47:135:20Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:202.45:341.412:17-0.27:135:21Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:172.46:321.51:12-0.37:125:22Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:102.47:271.612:53-0.52:02-0.37:125:23Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:002.48:191.71:49-0.52:50-0.47:115:24Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:502.39:111.82:44-0.53:36-0.47:115:25Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:372.210:011.83:37-0.54:19-0.47:105:26Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:222.110:481.94:27-0.44:59-0.47:105:27Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:061.911:331.95:16-0.35:38-0.47:095:28Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:481.76:06-0.26:17-0.37:095:29Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:191.912:321.66:59-0.16:57-0.27:085:30Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:071.91:191.47:550.07:39-0.17:075:31Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:581.82:081.38:510.18:24-0.17:075:32Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:491.82:581.29:460.29:09-0.17:065:33Third 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 9:24 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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