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 1h 51m 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 - Sep 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:012.02:472.77:330.49:220.86:397:33Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:572.03:452.78:350.410:260.86:407:32Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:592.14:442.89:460.411:280.76:417:31Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:012.25:442.811:010.46:417:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:042.36:422.912:270.612:200.36:427:28Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:042.67:362.91:200.41:280.26:437:27Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:582.88:272.92:080.32:280.16:437:25New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:513.09:172.92:540.13:250.06:447:24New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:443.210:082.83:400.04:200.06:457:22New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:363.310:582.74:270.05:150.16:467:21Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:283.311:472.65:150.06:080.26:467:19Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:193.26:020.17:020.36:477:18Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:372.51:113.16:530.38:010.56:487:17First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:282.32:052.97:500.49:010.66:487:15First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:222.23:012.78:530.59:590.76:497:14First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:182.13:572.69:550.610:550.86:507:12First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:152.14:522.510:550.711:500.86:517:11Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:112.15:452.511:540.76:517:09Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:052.26:362.512:400.812:490.76:527:08Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:552.37:212.51:250.71:380.66:537:06Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:402.58:032.52:040.72:220.66:547:05Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:212.68:442.52:400.63:030.56:547:04Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:022.79:242.53:120.63:430.56:557:02Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:432.810:042.43:410.64:220.56:567:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:252.910:442.44:060.64:590.66:576:59Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:072.911:242.34:310.55:350.66:576:58Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:492.95:000.56:130.76:586:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:052.312:342.95:360.56:560.76:596:55Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:482.21:232.96:180.57:520.87:006:54Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:392.22:192.97:100.58:570.87:006:52Third Quarter30Thu
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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