Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 1:31 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 01m at 7:12 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Mar 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:452.48:072.11:45-0.52:27-0.56:356:02Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:352.48:592.22:40-0.63:13-0.56:346:03Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:242.39:492.33:33-0.53:58-0.56:336:04Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:112.210:372.34:23-0.54:41-0.46:316:05Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:572.011:232.25:12-0.35:24-0.36:306:05Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:421.96:03-0.26:07-0.26:296:06Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:102.212:281.76:56-0.16:54-0.16:276:07Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:592.11:171.67:520.17:450.06:266:08Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:512.02:081.58:470.28:380.16:256:09Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:431.93:011.49:420.29:310.16:236:10Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:361.94:541.411:360.211:270.17:227:10Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:291.95:481.512:300.27:217:11Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:222.06:401.612:220.11:180.27:197:12Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:102.07:281.71:130.02:000.17:187:13Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:552.18:131.91:590.02:380.07:167:14New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:382.18:572.02:41-0.13:130.07:157:15New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:212.19:412.23:22-0.23:45-0.17:147:15New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:052.110:262.34:04-0.24:16-0.27:127:16New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:492.111:122.44:48-0.24:49-0.27:117:17Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:332.011:592.55:32-0.25:25-0.37:097:18Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:182.06:19-0.26:05-0.37:087:19Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:482.51:071.97:13-0.16:53-0.27:077:20Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:412.52:021.88:180.07:52-0.27:057:20First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:402.43:021.89:250.09:04-0.17:047:21First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:402.44:041.810:290.010:19-0.17:027:22First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:412.45:061.811:320.011:33-0.17:017:23Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:412.36:072.012:31-0.17:007:24Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:402.37:052.112:41-0.21:25-0.16:587:24Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:342.37:572.31:42-0.32:14-0.26:577:25Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:232.38:472.42:36-0.33:00-0.36:557:26Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:112.39:352.53:27-0.33:44-0.36:547:27Full Moon31Sat
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 10:21 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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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