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 3h 47m 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 - May 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:551.88:182.42:290.12:160.26:157:51New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:371.88:592.53:100.12:470.16:147:52New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:181.89:412.53:510.13:160.16:137:53New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:011.810:252.64:300.13:460.16:127:54New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:441.811:082.65:090.14:200.16:117:55Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:281.811:522.55:460.15:000.06:107:56Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:131.86:240.15:440.16:097:56Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:382.51:021.97:070.26:360.16:087:57Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:282.41:571.97:570.17:410.26:087:58First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:222.32:562.08:510.19:020.26:077:59First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:202.23:562.29:450.110:190.26:068:00First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:172.14:552.410:380.011:310.16:058:00Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:152.15:532.611:33-0.16:048:01Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:142.06:502.812:380.012:30-0.26:038:02Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:102.07:432.91:37-0.11:24-0.36:038:03Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:022.08:343.02:32-0.22:16-0.36:028:03Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:542.09:253.03:25-0.23:08-0.36:018:04Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:462.010:172.94:17-0.24:00-0.36:008:05Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:382.011:072.85:07-0.24:53-0.26:008:06Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:292.011:562.65:56-0.15:45-0.15:598:07Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:192.06:450.06:380.05:588:07Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:442.41:101.97:350.07:360.25:588:08Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:332.32:021.98:260.18:390.35:578:09Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:232.12:561.99:150.29:390.35:578:09Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:141.93:482.010:020.210:350.45:568:10Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:041.84:392.010:460.211:310.45:568:11Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:541.75:292.111:300.25:558:12Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:451.76:182.212:250.312:130.25:558:12Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:341.77:042.31:150.312:540.25:548:13Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:201.77:492.42:010.21:320.15:548:14Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:051.78:322.52:440.22:060.15:548:14New Moon31Tue
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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