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 26m 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 - Dec 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:382.410:591.73:570.25:220.36:564:55Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:202.411:431.84:340.35:580.36:574:55Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:032.25:160.36:330.36:584:54Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:311.812:492.16:080.47:100.36:594:54First Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:241.91:382.07:170.47:500.27:004:54First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:172.12:311.98:320.48:330.17:014:54First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:112.23:241.89:400.39:190.07:014:55First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:062.44:201.710:470.210:10-0.17:024:55Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:022.65:171.711:510.111:08-0.27:034:55Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:572.86:131.812:480.07:044:55Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:502.97:061.812:07-0.31:41-0.17:054:55Full Moon11Thu
12Fri7:433.08:001.91:04-0.42:33-0.27:054:55Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:363.08:551.92:02-0.53:26-0.37:064:56Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:302.99:522.03:01-0.44:17-0.37:074:56Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:232.710:472.04:02-0.45:07-0.37:074:56Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:142.611:432.05:03-0.35:57-0.37:084:57Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:052.36:06-0.26:49-0.27:094:57Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:392.112:582.17:130.07:42-0.27:094:57Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:362.11:521.88:190.18:33-0.17:104:58Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:322.12:451.79:200.19:22-0.17:104:58Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:252.13:371.510:190.110:110.07:114:59Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:172.14:291.411:170.111:000.07:114:59Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:082.15:211.412:100.17:125:00Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:562.26:091.412:580.17:125:00Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:412.26:541.412:320.01:420.17:125:01New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:242.27:371.41:130.02:240.07:135:02New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:062.28:211.51:50-0.13:050.07:135:02New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:492.29:061.52:27-0.13:440.07:135:03New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:312.29:511.53:04-0.14:19-0.17:145:04Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:132.210:341.63:41-0.14:51-0.17:145:04Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed10:532.14:20-0.15:18-0.17:145:05Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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