Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 21m at 5:54 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:39 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:402.45:551.512:37-0.17:145:05Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:322.46:471.512:22-0.31:28-0.27:145:06New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:202.47:351.61:13-0.32:15-0.27:155:07New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:062.38:231.62:01-0.33:00-0.27:155:08New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:512.39:101.72:48-0.33:42-0.27:155:09New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:352.29:571.73:34-0.34:22-0.27:155:09Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:182.110:411.74:18-0.25:00-0.27:155:10Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:002.011:251.85:00-0.15:35-0.27:155:11Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:411.85:440.06:09-0.17:155:12Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:101.812:241.76:330.06:42-0.17:155:13First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:581.81:091.57:290.17:17-0.17:155:14First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:481.81:571.48:280.27:56-0.17:145:15First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:391.92:471.39:240.28:38-0.17:145:16First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:301.93:391.310:220.29:26-0.17:145:17Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:242.04:341.311:200.110:21-0.27:145:18Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:182.15:301.412:130.07:145:19Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:092.36:231.51:01-0.17:135:20Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:592.47:151.612:23-0.41:45-0.37:135:20Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:472.48:061.81:18-0.52:29-0.47:135:21Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:362.48:591.92:13-0.63:13-0.57:125:22Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:262.49:522.13:10-0.63:57-0.67:125:23Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:152.310:452.24:07-0.64:41-0.67:115:24Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:042.211:372.35:04-0.55:26-0.67:115:25Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:542.06:04-0.46:15-0.67:105:27Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:322.312:471.87:09-0.37:10-0.57:105:28Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:292.31:431.68:15-0.28:09-0.57:095:29Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:272.22:401.59:19-0.19:09-0.47:085:30Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:252.13:381.410:21-0.110:09-0.47:085:31Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:232.14:361.411:22-0.111:11-0.37:075:32Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:202.15:341.412:18-0.17:075:33Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:122.16:261.412:08-0.31:07-0.27:065:34Waning Crescent31Mon
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 94% 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 (94% 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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