Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 46m at 5:54 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:39 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Aug 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:042.11:372.36:520.37:540.56:168:09Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:461.92:272.47:270.38:550.66:178:09Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:341.93:202.58:120.39:570.66:178:08Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:271.84:152.59:060.310:590.66:188:07Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:231.85:122.610:050.26:198:06Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:231.96:102.712:020.511:11 AM0.26:208:05Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:252.07:062.81:000.412:250.16:208:04Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:222.27:582.91:510.31:330.06:218:03New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:172.48:492.92:390.12:34-0.16:228:02New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:112.69:402.93:250.03:33-0.16:238:01New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:062.810:312.84:12-0.14:31-0.16:238:00New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:002.911:222.74:58-0.15:28-0.16:247:58Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:523.05:44-0.16:250.06:257:57Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:112.512:452.96:31-0.17:240.26:267:56Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:012.41:382.97:220.08:260.36:267:55First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:532.22:342.88:190.19:280.46:277:54First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:482.13:312.79:190.210:270.56:287:53First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:442.04:272.610:180.311:260.66:297:52Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:401.95:232.511:170.46:297:50Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:371.96:172.512:230.612:150.46:307:49Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:312.07:072.51:150.61:090.46:317:48Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:212.17:512.52:000.61:580.46:327:47Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:062.28:332.52:410.52:420.46:327:45Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:492.39:142.53:190.53:240.46:337:44Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:322.49:542.53:540.54:040.46:347:43Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:142.510:352.44:260.54:430.46:357:41Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:562.611:142.44:530.55:200.56:357:40Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:372.611:532.35:150.55:560.56:367:39Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:182.75:390.56:330.66:377:38Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:312.21:022.76:080.47:170.76:387:36Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:122.11:522.76:450.48:160.76:387:35Third Quarter31Tue
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 8:46 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 88% 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 (88% 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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