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 3h 37m 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 - Sep 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:231.95:022.510:270.76:397:33Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:171.95:562.612:030.811:24 AM0.76:407:32Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:122.06:472.712:550.812:250.66:417:30Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:032.17:352.71:400.71:190.56:417:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:522.38:202.82:200.62:070.46:427:27New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:382.59:052.82:570.52:550.36:437:26New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:252.79:512.83:330.43:440.36:447:25New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:142.910:372.84:090.34:340.26:447:23New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:033.011:242.74:470.25:260.26:457:22Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:523.15:260.26:190.36:467:20Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:112.612:433.16:090.27:170.46:477:19Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:012.41:383.16:570.38:220.56:477:18First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:562.32:363.07:560.39:290.66:487:16First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:552.23:373.09:070.410:330.66:497:15First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:572.24:382.910:170.411:350.66:497:13Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:582.25:382.911:270.56:507:12Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:002.36:362.812:340.612:340.46:517:10Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:572.47:292.81:270.51:330.46:527:09Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:492.58:162.82:140.52:250.46:527:07Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:362.69:002.72:570.53:140.46:537:06Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:212.79:442.63:370.44:010.46:547:05Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:052.810:272.64:160.54:450.46:557:03Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:482.811:092.54:510.55:280.56:557:02Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:302.811:502.45:240.56:100.66:567:00Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:122.85:540.66:520.76:576:59Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:322.312:562.86:220.77:400.86:586:57Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:152.21:432.76:540.78:350.96:586:56Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:022.12:352.67:360.89:320.96:596:54Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:552.03:292.68:340.810:260.97:006:53Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:492.04:242.69:400.811:190.97:016:52Third Quarter30Thu
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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