Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 4:02 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 35m at 10:10 am (1.7 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 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:262.49:532.23:25-0.74:02-0.77:055:35Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:172.310:452.24:21-0.74:49-0.77:045:36Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:062.111:362.25:16-0.65:37-0.67:035:37Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:542.06:12-0.46:27-0.57:025:38Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:282.212:441.87:11-0.37:20-0.47:025:39First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:212.11:361.68:11-0.18:15-0.37:015:40First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:152.02:291.59:090.09:08-0.27:005:41First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:091.93:221.410:060.010:02-0.26:595:42First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:021.94:161.311:020.010:56-0.16:585:43Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:551.95:091.411:550.011:49-0.16:575:44Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:451.96:001.412:420.06:565:45Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:311.96:471.512:37-0.21:25-0.16:555:46Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:152.07:311.61:21-0.22:05-0.16:545:47Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:572.08:141.72:01-0.22:42-0.26:535:48Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:382.08:581.82:41-0.23:16-0.26:525:49Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:202.09:411.93:19-0.23:46-0.26:515:50Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:011.910:232.03:55-0.24:12-0.26:505:51Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:411.911:062.04:32-0.24:38-0.36:495:52Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:211.811:512.15:11-0.25:09-0.36:475:53Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:041.75:56-0.15:47-0.36:465:54Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:412.112:541.66:540.06:36-0.36:455:55Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:362.21:501.68:030.07:37-0.36:445:55Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:342.22:511.69:110.08:46-0.36:435:56Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:342.23:531.610:17-0.19:59-0.36:425:57Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:352.34:561.811:21-0.211:15-0.46:405:58Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:342.45:561.912:18-0.36:395:59Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:302.46:522.112:23-0.51:10-0.46:386:00Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:222.47:462.31:23-0.61:59-0.56:376:01New Moon28Fri
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 1:06 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 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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