Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 42m at 1:14 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:24 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:291.612:461.86:480.17:300.07:145:05First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:191.71:351.77:500.28:110.07:145:06First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:101.72:241.68:490.28:500.07:155:07First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:011.83:141.59:460.29:260.07:155:08First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:521.94:051.410:430.210:060.07:155:08Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:432.04:571.411:390.110:51-0.17:155:09Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:342.25:491.412:300.07:155:10Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:232.36:381.41:17-0.17:155:11Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:102.47:261.512:30-0.32:01-0.27:155:12Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:582.58:151.61:19-0.42:46-0.37:155:13Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:472.59:071.72:09-0.53:32-0.47:155:14Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:372.510:001.83:03-0.54:16-0.47:145:15Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:262.510:521.93:59-0.55:01-0.57:145:15Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:162.311:462.04:57-0.55:47-0.57:145:16Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:072.25:59-0.46:37-0.57:145:17Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:422.11:002.07:09-0.37:31-0.57:145:18Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:402.11:561.88:19-0.28:26-0.57:135:19Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:382.22:531.69:25-0.29:21-0.47:135:20Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:362.23:501.510:29-0.110:18-0.47:135:21Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:332.24:481.411:30-0.211:16-0.47:125:22Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:292.25:441.412:27-0.27:125:23Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:212.26:361.412:12-0.41:18-0.27:115:24Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:092.27:241.41:03-0.42:05-0.27:115:25New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:552.28:101.51:50-0.42:49-0.37:105:26New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:392.28:571.52:35-0.33:32-0.37:105:27New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:232.19:421.63:20-0.34:12-0.37:095:28New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:062.010:271.64:02-0.34:49-0.27:095:29Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:471.911:101.74:43-0.25:23-0.27:085:30Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:281.811:541.75:24-0.15:55-0.27:075:31Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:101.76:080.06:26-0.17:075:32Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:401.712:541.67:010.06:57-0.17:065:33First Quarter31Fri
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 3:49 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 84% 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 (84% 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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