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 5h 18m 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 - Dec 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:092.64:251.910:580.110:47-0.16:564:55Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:062.75:231.911:590.111:42-0.16:574:55Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:002.86:171.912:540.06:584:55Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:512.87:071.912:35-0.21:45-0.16:594:54New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:392.87:561.91:25-0.22:34-0.16:594:54New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:272.88:451.92:14-0.23:22-0.17:004:54New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:152.79:341.93:02-0.14:070.07:014:55Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:012.610:221.83:50-0.14:510.07:024:55Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:462.411:091.84:360.05:340.07:034:55Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:302.311:561.85:230.16:160.17:034:55Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:152.16:140.27:000.17:044:55First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:451.91:011.97:130.37:440.27:054:55First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:361.91:501.88:140.48:260.27:064:55First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:271.92:401.79:120.49:050.27:064:56First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:182.03:301.610:080.49:420.27:074:56Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:092.14:211.511:050.310:230.17:084:56Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:002.25:131.511:580.211:090.07:084:57Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:492.36:031.512:460.17:094:57Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:372.46:511.61:310.17:094:58Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:232.57:381.612:43-0.22:150.07:104:58Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:102.68:271.71:30-0.22:58-0.17:104:58Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:582.69:191.82:20-0.33:42-0.27:114:59Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:472.610:111.93:13-0.34:25-0.37:114:59Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:362.511:032.04:10-0.35:08-0.37:125:00Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:252.311:572.15:08-0.35:53-0.47:125:01Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:152.26:12-0.26:42-0.47:135:01Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:542.21:092.07:24-0.17:36-0.47:135:02Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:522.32:061.88:33-0.18:31-0.47:135:03Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:502.33:031.69:380.09:26-0.37:145:03Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:472.44:011.510:42-0.110:24-0.37:145:04Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:452.44:591.511:43-0.111:26-0.37:145:05Waning 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 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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