Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 25m at 11:14 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:22 pm (2.3 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 - May 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:381.910:002.54:090.03:530.06:157:52New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:201.810:432.54:520.04:270.16:147:53New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:031.811:252.55:320.14:590.16:137:53Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:451.76:130.25:300.26:127:54Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:082.412:271.76:550.26:030.26:117:55Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:522.31:131.67:410.36:420.36:107:56Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:392.22:031.68:330.47:330.46:097:57First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:302.12:571.69:230.48:430.46:087:57First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:232.13:521.710:080.49:560.46:077:58First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:162.04:461.910:500.311:040.36:067:59First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:092.05:402.111:320.26:068:00Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:022.06:322.312:110.212:140.16:058:01Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:542.07:222.61:110.112:580.06:048:01Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:432.08:112.82:040.01:41-0.16:038:02Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:312.09:002.92:55-0.12:26-0.26:028:03Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:212.09:523.03:46-0.23:13-0.36:028:04Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:132.010:443.04:38-0.24:05-0.36:018:05Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:062.011:383.05:31-0.25:00-0.36:008:05Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:001.96:24-0.15:58-0.26:008:06Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:312.812:561.97:20-0.17:03-0.15:598:07Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:262.61:561.98:200.08:170.05:588:08Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:242.42:572.09:180.09:300.15:588:08Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:222.23:572.010:120.010:360.25:578:09Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:182.14:552.111:040.011:400.25:578:10Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:131.95:502.211:540.05:568:10Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:071.86:402.312:390.212:420.05:568:11Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:571.87:262.41:330.11:260.05:558:12Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:421.78:092.52:200.12:060.15:558:12New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:251.78:502.53:040.12:430.15:548:13New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:071.79:322.53:470.13:180.15:548:14New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:501.710:152.54:290.13:520.15:548:14New Moon31Tue
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 2:18 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 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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