Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 40m at 2:01 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:12 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - May 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:152.010:382.64:43-0.14:320.06:157:52Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:591.911:212.55:260.05:100.16:147:53Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:431.96:090.05:450.16:137:53Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:052.412:261.86:520.16:200.26:127:54Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:492.31:121.87:380.27:000.36:117:55Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:362.22:011.78:290.37:520.46:107:56Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:262.12:541.79:190.38:590.46:097:57Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:182.13:471.810:070.310:030.46:087:57Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:102.04:401.910:510.311:040.46:077:58Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:022.05:322.011:350.36:067:59Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:542.06:242.212:050.312:180.26:068:00Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:452.07:132.41:020.212:590.16:058:01Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:342.08:002.61:520.11:390.06:048:01Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:212.18:482.82:41-0.12:21-0.16:038:02New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:092.19:372.93:29-0.23:05-0.26:028:03New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:592.110:283.04:19-0.23:53-0.36:028:04New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:512.111:202.95:10-0.24:45-0.36:018:04Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:442.16:01-0.25:39-0.26:008:05Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:122.912:382.16:55-0.26:39-0.16:008:06Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:062.71:352.17:54-0.17:490.05:598:07First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:022.62:352.18:53-0.19:030.15:588:07First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:002.43:362.19:50-0.110:120.15:588:08First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:582.24:342.210:45-0.111:160.15:578:09First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:552.15:312.311:380.05:578:10Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:502.06:252.412:180.112:30-0.15:568:10Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:431.97:152.51:150.11:18-0.15:568:11Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:321.98:002.52:060.02:020.05:558:12Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:171.98:432.52:530.02:430.05:558:12Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:011.89:262.53:380.03:220.05:548:13Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:451.810:092.54:210.04:000.05:548:14Full Moon30Wed
31Thu10:301.810:532.55:030.04:370.15:548:14Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 4:36 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 90% 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 (90% 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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