Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:01 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 50m at 6:59 pm (2.3 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 - Jan 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:352.24:491.511:30-0.111:23-0.37:145:05Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:282.25:421.512:24-0.17:145:06Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:162.26:311.512:12-0.21:13-0.17:155:07Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:022.27:161.512:58-0.21:59-0.17:155:08New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:452.28:001.51:40-0.22:42-0.27:155:09New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:282.28:451.52:21-0.23:24-0.27:155:09New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:112.29:301.53:00-0.24:04-0.27:155:10New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:542.210:141.63:39-0.24:41-0.17:155:11Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:362.110:581.64:15-0.15:16-0.17:155:12Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:172.011:421.64:52-0.15:48-0.17:155:13Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:581.95:310.06:19-0.17:155:14Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:271.712:421.76:190.06:51-0.17:145:15First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:161.71:291.67:200.17:29-0.17:145:16First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:081.82:201.58:280.18:13-0.27:145:17First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:011.93:131.49:320.19:01-0.27:145:18First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:552.14:091.410:370.09:54-0.37:135:19Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:512.25:071.411:40-0.110:56-0.47:135:20Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:472.46:031.512:37-0.27:135:21Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:402.56:581.612:00-0.51:28-0.47:125:22Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:322.67:511.71:00-0.62:19-0.57:125:23Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:252.68:461.91:58-0.73:09-0.67:125:24Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:172.69:412.02:57-0.73:58-0.67:115:25Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:092.510:362.13:56-0.74:46-0.77:115:26Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:002.411:292.14:55-0.65:35-0.67:105:27Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:512.25:55-0.56:25-0.67:105:28Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:242.112:421.96:59-0.47:19-0.57:095:29Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:202.11:361.78:04-0.28:14-0.47:085:30Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:162.12:311.59:06-0.29:07-0.47:085:31Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:112.03:251.410:05-0.110:01-0.37:075:32Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:062.04:201.311:04-0.110:55-0.27:065:33Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:002.05:141.312:00-0.17:065:34Waning Crescent31Thu
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 10:30 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 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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