Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:54 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 11:17 pm (2.4 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 - Apr 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:471.98:062.12:100.02:240.16:537:27New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:281.98:472.22:530.02:580.16:527:28New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:081.99:292.33:340.03:300.16:507:29New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:491.910:102.44:140.03:580.06:497:30New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:301.810:522.44:520.04:240.06:487:30Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:111.811:332.45:280.14:510.06:467:31Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:511.86:030.15:230.06:457:32Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:162.412:321.76:410.26:000.06:437:33Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:012.41:181.77:250.26:470.16:427:34First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:522.32:131.78:210.37:470.16:417:34First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:482.33:131.89:210.29:030.16:397:35First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:462.24:141.910:170.210:220.16:387:36First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:452.25:152.111:120.111:390.06:377:37Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:432.26:142.412:080.06:367:38Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:412.27:102.612:49-0.11:02-0.26:347:38Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:342.28:032.81:50-0.21:52-0.36:337:39Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:262.28:552.92:46-0.32:41-0.46:327:40Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:172.29:473.03:40-0.43:30-0.46:307:41Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:092.110:393.04:33-0.34:21-0.46:297:42Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:002.111:302.95:25-0.35:13-0.36:287:43Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:512.06:16-0.26:05-0.26:277:43Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:212.712:421.97:09-0.17:01-0.16:267:44Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:122.51:351.98:050.18:040.16:247:45Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:052.32:311.89:020.29:080.26:237:46Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:592.13:271.89:550.210:100.36:227:47Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:532.04:221.910:450.211:080.36:217:47Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:451.95:141.911:340.36:207:48Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:361.86:052.012:050.312:200.26:197:49Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:261.86:522.212:580.31:030.26:177:50Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:121.87:362.31:450.21:420.26:167:51Waning Crescent30Sat
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 2:35 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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