Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 49m at 12:22 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:33 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jul 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:182.12:532.19:060.19:370.35:568:24Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:081.93:452.19:520.210:340.45:578:24Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:581.84:362.110:360.211:300.45:578:24Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:481.75:252.211:210.25:588:24Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:391.66:152.312:250.412:060.25:588:24Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:291.67:022.41:160.312:500.25:598:24Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:161.67:472.42:020.31:300.25:598:24Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:011.78:302.52:460.32:080.26:008:23New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:451.79:142.63:280.22:440.16:008:23New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:301.79:582.64:090.23:210.16:018:23New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:161.810:422.64:480.24:020.16:018:22New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:021.911:252.55:230.14:460.16:028:22Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:492.05:570.15:340.16:038:22Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:092.512:362.16:310.16:270.26:038:21Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:542.41:272.27:090.17:280.26:048:21Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:432.22:222.47:530.08:420.36:058:20First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:362.13:192.58:430.09:530.36:058:20First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:332.04:172.69:370.011:000.36:068:19First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:301.95:162.710:33-0.16:078:19Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:301.96:152.812:070.211:36 AM-0.16:078:18Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:301.97:112.91:090.212:42-0.16:088:18Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:281.98:052.92:050.11:43-0.26:098:17Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:222.08:572.92:580.02:40-0.26:098:16Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:152.19:482.93:480.03:36-0.16:108:16Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:082.110:372.84:370.04:31-0.16:118:15Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:002.211:252.65:230.05:230.06:128:14Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:492.36:060.06:150.16:128:13Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:102.512:372.36:490.17:070.26:138:13Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:552.31:252.37:330.28:040.46:148:12Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:412.12:152.38:180.39:010.56:158:11Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:292.03:052.39:030.39:570.56:158:10Third Quarter31Sat
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 2:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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