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 11m at 5:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:431.97:232.91:190.012:56-0.35:568:24Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:402.08:162.92:14-0.11:57-0.35:578:24Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:342.19:072.93:06-0.12:54-0.35:578:24Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:282.19:592.83:57-0.23:50-0.35:588:24Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:222.210:492.74:46-0.24:46-0.25:588:24Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:142.211:372.65:32-0.25:39-0.15:598:24Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:042.36:18-0.16:320.05:598:23Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:232.412:532.37:03-0.17:270.26:008:23Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:092.21:432.27:490.08:240.36:008:23Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:572.02:332.28:370.19:220.46:018:23Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:461.93:242.29:240.210:170.46:028:22Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:351.84:152.210:090.211:110.56:028:22Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:261.75:062.210:550.36:038:22Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:171.75:572.312:060.511:43 AM0.36:038:21Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:091.76:472.412:580.412:330.36:048:21Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:591.77:332.41:460.41:190.26:058:20Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:471.88:172.52:290.32:010.26:058:20New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:321.99:002.63:090.32:410.16:068:19New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:182.09:442.63:480.23:220.16:078:19New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:042.110:282.64:240.14:060.16:078:18New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:512.211:122.54:570.14:520.16:088:17Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:392.411:562.45:300.05:410.16:098:17Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:272.56:050.06:330.26:108:16Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:412.31:172.66:440.07:330.26:108:15First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:312.22:122.67:310.08:430.36:118:15First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:252.13:102.78:280.09:510.36:128:14First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:232.04:092.79:300.010:570.36:128:13First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:232.05:092.810:340.06:138:12Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:242.06:082.812:010.311:43 AM0.06:148:12Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:252.07:052.81:020.212:500.06:158:11Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:232.17:582.81:560.11:50-0.16:158:10Full 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 8:08 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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