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 5h 30m 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 - Jul 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:311.811:512.45:550.15:210.25:568:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:151.96:290.25:580.25:568:24Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:322.312:591.97:010.26:400.35:578:24Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:152.21:472.07:330.27:330.35:578:24Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:012.12:382.18:100.28:390.45:588:24Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:502.03:302.28:520.19:470.45:588:24Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:421.94:242.49:380.110:530.35:598:24Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:371.95:192.510:280.011:590.26:008:23Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:341.96:162.711:25-0.16:008:23Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:321.97:112.91:020.112:28-0.26:018:23Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:282.08:043.01:580.01:29-0.26:018:22New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:222.18:573.02:51-0.12:28-0.36:028:22New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:172.29:503.03:43-0.23:27-0.36:028:22New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:132.310:433.04:35-0.24:27-0.36:038:21New Moon14Sat
15Sun11:092.311:352.95:25-0.35:26-0.36:048:21Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:032.46:15-0.36:25-0.26:048:20Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:262.712:572.47:05-0.27:270.06:058:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:172.51:522.47:58-0.18:310.16:068:19First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:102.32:482.48:52-0.19:340.26:068:19First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:042.13:432.49:440.010:330.36:078:18First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:571.94:362.410:350.111:310.36:088:18First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:491.85:292.411:270.26:098:17Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:421.86:202.412:270.412:180.26:098:16Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:341.87:082.41:190.41:070.26:108:16Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:221.87:522.52:060.31:520.26:118:15Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:071.88:352.52:490.32:330.26:118:14Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:511.99:182.53:310.33:120.26:128:14Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:352.010:002.54:100.33:500.26:138:13Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:192.010:422.54:480.34:270.26:148:12Full Moon29Sun
30Mon11:032.111:232.55:210.35:030.36:148:11Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:462.25:500.35:400.36:158:10Waning Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656084)

Common Questions About Oriental, NC Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA