Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 6:09 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 01m at 12:23 pm (2.0 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 - Jun 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:461.87:232.91:170.012:42-0.25:538:15Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:411.98:163.02:13-0.11:39-0.35:538:16New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:341.99:093.03:07-0.22:35-0.45:538:16New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:281.910:033.04:01-0.23:33-0.45:528:17New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:242.010:572.94:54-0.24:32-0.35:528:18Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:202.011:492.85:45-0.25:32-0.25:528:18Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:152.06:36-0.26:32-0.15:528:19Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:412.61:102.17:28-0.17:370.05:528:19Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:322.32:062.18:21-0.18:430.25:528:20First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:252.13:022.19:120.09:460.25:528:20First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:171.93:562.110:000.110:450.35:528:20First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:091.84:472.210:460.111:420.35:528:21Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:591.75:382.211:320.15:528:21Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:501.66:262.312:370.312:180.25:528:22Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:391.67:122.31:270.31:030.25:528:22Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:251.67:562.42:120.21:430.25:528:22Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:091.68:382.42:560.22:200.15:528:23Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:521.69:212.53:380.22:550.15:528:23Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:361.610:042.54:190.23:300.15:528:23Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:221.710:472.54:580.24:080.15:528:23Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:071.711:292.45:330.24:480.15:538:24Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:511.86:050.25:310.25:538:24Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:112.312:371.96:350.16:190.25:538:24Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:532.21:252.07:070.17:160.35:548:24Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:392.12:182.27:450.18:260.35:548:24Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:302.03:132.38:300.09:390.35:548:24Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:241.94:102.59:200.010:470.35:558:24Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:211.85:072.610:14-0.111:550.25:558:24Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:201.76:062.811:13-0.25:558:24Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:201.87:042.91:000.112:19-0.25:568:24Waning Crescent30Mon
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 3:16 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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