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 15m at 6:21 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:263.010:462.44:220.55:120.57:016:50Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:093.011:282.34:560.55:530.67:026:49Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:522.95:280.66:350.77:036:47Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:092.212:352.86:000.67:210.87:046:46Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:522.11:222.76:340.78:140.97:056:44First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:392.12:132.67:170.89:110.97:056:43First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:322.03:072.68:170.810:030.97:066:42First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:272.04:012.59:300.810:520.97:076:40First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:232.14:542.510:370.811:390.87:086:39Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:182.35:472.511:430.87:096:38Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:122.56:382.512:220.712:440.67:096:36Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:022.77:252.51:010.61:370.57:106:35Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:492.98:112.51:380.52:260.47:116:34Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:363.28:572.52:150.43:140.37:126:32Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:243.39:442.52:540.24:040.37:136:31Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:143.410:342.53:380.24:540.37:146:30Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:053.411:252.44:250.15:460.37:146:29Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:583.35:160.26:400.47:156:27Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:172.312:523.26:110.27:400.57:166:26Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:132.31:493.07:160.48:430.57:176:25Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:142.32:492.88:350.59:440.57:186:24Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:182.33:492.79:500.510:400.57:196:23Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:202.44:472.510:590.511:340.57:206:21Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:192.55:442.412:040.57:216:20Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:152.66:372.312:250.51:030.57:216:19Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:062.77:252.31:120.41:540.47:226:18Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:512.88:092.31:540.42:410.47:236:17New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:332.98:512.22:330.43:250.47:246:16New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:142.99:332.23:100.44:080.47:256:15New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:562.910:152.13:450.44:490.47:266:14New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:392.810:582.14:180.55:290.57:276:13Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 9:22 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 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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