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 2h 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 - Oct 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:183.35:560.17:030.47:016:51Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:382.51:123.26:520.38:030.57:026:50First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:332.42:093.07:560.49:040.67:026:48First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:312.33:072.89:050.510:030.67:036:47First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:312.34:042.610:100.610:580.77:046:45First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:292.34:592.511:120.611:510.77:056:44Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:252.45:532.512:120.67:066:43Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:182.56:432.412:410.71:060.67:066:41Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:062.67:282.41:250.61:540.67:076:40Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:492.78:102.42:050.62:380.57:086:39Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:302.88:502.42:410.63:190.57:096:37Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:112.89:312.43:140.63:590.57:106:36Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:522.910:122.33:440.64:380.57:106:35Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:342.910:542.34:110.65:160.67:116:33Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:162.911:342.24:380.65:520.67:126:32Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:582.95:080.66:280.77:136:31Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:162.212:422.85:430.67:090.77:146:30Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:002.21:302.76:250.67:590.87:156:28Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:512.22:232.77:200.68:550.77:166:27Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:492.23:192.68:330.79:490.77:166:26Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:492.34:162.69:520.610:400.67:176:25Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:482.55:142.611:080.511:330.57:186:23Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:462.86:112.612:190.47:196:22Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:433.07:062.612:270.31:220.37:206:21Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:363.27:582.61:190.22:180.27:216:20New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:283.48:492.62:080.03:120.17:226:19New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:193.59:412.52:580.04:050.17:236:18New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:123.410:332.53:490.04:580.17:246:17Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:043.311:262.44:430.05:500.17:246:16Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:563.25:370.16:430.27:256:15Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:182.412:483.06:340.27:390.37:266:14Waxing 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 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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