Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 4:42 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 57m at 10:55 am (1.8 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 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:242.14:471.810:580.310:530.16:527:28First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:192.15:452.011:490.26:517:29Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:152.16:412.212:060.012:390.06:497:29Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:072.27:332.51:10-0.11:26-0.16:487:30Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:582.28:242.72:07-0.22:11-0.36:477:31Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:472.29:152.83:00-0.32:57-0.46:457:32Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:382.210:072.93:53-0.43:45-0.46:447:33Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:292.211:002.94:47-0.44:36-0.46:427:33Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:222.111:522.95:40-0.35:28-0.46:417:34Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:142.16:34-0.26:23-0.36:407:35Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:452.81:082.07:32-0.17:25-0.26:387:36Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:412.62:061.98:330.08:350.06:377:37Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:382.43:051.99:320.09:430.16:367:37Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:362.24:041.910:290.110:460.16:357:38Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:322.15:022.011:230.111:480.16:337:39Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:272.05:572.012:150.16:327:40Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:201.96:472.112:450.11:020.16:317:41Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:081.97:332.21:370.11:450.16:297:41Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:521.98:152.32:230.12:240.16:287:42New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:341.98:562.43:060.03:010.16:277:43New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:161.99:382.43:470.03:350.16:267:44New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:571.910:202.54:280.04:060.16:257:45New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:401.811:022.45:070.14:350.16:237:46Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:211.811:442.45:440.15:040.16:227:46Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:031.86:200.25:360.26:217:47Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:262.412:461.86:570.26:140.26:207:48Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:112.31:341.87:390.37:010.26:197:49First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:002.22:271.88:270.38:040.36:187:50First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:532.23:231.99:170.39:190.36:177:50First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:482.14:202.110:060.210:330.26:167:51First Quarter30Mon
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 1:48 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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