Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 13m at 10:36 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Feb 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:041.85:57-0.25:58-0.47:055:35Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:422.112:551.77:00-0.16:49-0.47:045:36Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:382.21:521.68:11-0.17:50-0.47:035:37Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:372.22:521.59:19-0.18:56-0.47:025:38Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:372.23:531.510:26-0.110:06-0.47:015:39Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:382.34:561.611:30-0.211:18-0.57:015:40Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:372.35:571.712:27-0.37:005:41Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:322.46:521.812:24-0.51:19-0.46:595:42New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:242.47:452.01:22-0.62:08-0.56:585:43New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:132.38:372.12:16-0.62:55-0.66:575:44New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:022.29:272.13:09-0.63:40-0.66:565:45New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:492.110:152.14:00-0.54:24-0.56:555:46Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:352.011:022.14:49-0.45:05-0.56:545:47Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:191.911:482.15:37-0.35:47-0.46:535:48Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:031.76:28-0.26:30-0.36:525:49Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:362.012:501.67:220.07:17-0.26:515:50First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:261.91:391.58:180.18:08-0.16:495:51First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:171.92:311.49:130.18:590.06:485:52First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:101.83:231.310:070.29:520.06:475:53First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:031.84:171.411:020.210:480.06:465:54Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:561.95:111.411:540.111:42-0.16:455:55Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:461.96:021.512:390.06:445:56Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:332.06:491.712:31-0.11:190.06:435:57Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:172.17:351.81:16-0.21:56-0.16:415:58Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:002.18:202.01:58-0.32:30-0.26:405:58Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:432.19:062.12:41-0.33:03-0.36:395:59Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:282.19:522.33:25-0.33:37-0.46:386:00Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:122.010:402.44:11-0.34:13-0.46:366:01Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 1:59 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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