Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 4:47 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:272.210:532.64:48-0.34:50-0.36:537:28Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:142.111:402.55:36-0.35:34-0.26:517:28Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:002.06:23-0.16:18-0.16:507:29Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:262.412:451.97:120.07:030.06:497:30Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:132.31:331.88:040.17:560.16:477:31First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:032.22:251.78:590.28:540.26:467:31First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:552.13:181.79:510.39:530.36:447:32First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:472.04:111.710:420.310:500.36:437:33First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:391.95:041.811:320.311:470.36:427:34Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:321.95:571.912:210.36:407:35Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:221.96:462.012:410.21:040.26:397:35Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:102.07:332.21:300.21:430.26:387:36Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:552.08:162.32:150.12:170.16:367:37Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:382.09:002.52:570.02:490.06:357:38Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:212.09:452.63:39-0.13:22-0.16:347:39Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:062.010:312.74:21-0.13:58-0.16:337:39Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:522.011:192.75:05-0.14:39-0.26:317:40Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:402.05:50-0.15:25-0.26:307:41Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:072.712:292.06:38-0.16:15-0.16:297:42Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:582.61:232.07:330.07:140.06:287:43Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:542.52:222.08:360.08:300.06:267:44Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:522.43:232.19:370.09:470.06:257:44Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:522.34:242.210:340.010:580.06:247:45Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:502.35:242.311:310.06:237:46Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:492.26:222.412:050.012:27-0.16:227:47Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:452.27:152.61:07-0.11:19-0.26:217:48Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:372.18:052.72:02-0.12:07-0.26:197:48New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:252.18:522.72:53-0.22:52-0.26:187:49New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:132.19:392.73:41-0.23:37-0.26:177:50New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:002.010:252.74:29-0.24:21-0.16:167:51New Moon30Wed
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 7:28 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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