Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 05m at 4:42 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:483.25:280.06:220.26:397:34Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:072.612:403.26:170.07:200.36:407:32Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:582.51:353.17:100.18:240.46:407:31First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:532.32:332.98:130.29:270.56:417:30First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:512.23:322.89:200.310:280.66:427:28First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:502.24:312.710:250.411:270.66:437:27Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:502.25:282.611:280.56:437:25Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:482.26:232.612:240.612:290.56:447:24Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:432.37:132.61:150.61:240.56:457:23Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:322.47:582.61:590.62:130.56:457:21Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:162.58:392.62:400.52:580.46:467:20Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:582.69:202.53:180.53:400.46:477:18Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:402.710:022.53:530.54:220.56:487:17Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:222.710:432.44:260.55:010.56:487:15Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:042.811:232.44:540.55:390.66:497:14Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:462.85:200.66:160.66:507:13Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:032.312:282.85:450.66:540.76:517:11Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:432.21:132.76:160.67:410.86:517:10Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:262.12:022.76:550.68:380.96:527:08Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:172.12:572.77:460.79:370.96:537:07Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:142.13:532.78:530.710:320.86:537:05Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:122.24:492.710:050.611:260.86:547:04Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:112.45:462.711:200.66:557:02Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:102.66:412.812:190.612:320.56:567:01Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:052.87:332.81:080.51:350.36:567:00Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:583.18:232.81:540.32:310.26:576:58New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:493.39:132.82:390.23:250.16:586:57New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:413.410:032.83:250.14:190.16:596:55New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:333.510:552.74:130.15:130.16:596:54Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:263.411:462.65:040.16:070.27:006:52Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 7:59 pm — 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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