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 5h 08m 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 - Sep 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:262.412:572.96:110.37:180.56:397:33Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:122.31:502.96:530.38:230.66:407:32First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:042.22:492.97:460.39:330.66:417:31First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:032.13:492.98:520.410:400.76:417:29First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:052.14:512.910:040.411:450.66:427:28Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:092.15:533.011:200.36:437:26Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:132.36:523.012:470.512:360.36:447:25Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:132.47:463.01:400.41:410.26:447:24Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:072.68:372.92:290.32:380.26:457:22Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:592.89:262.93:150.33:330.16:467:21Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:492.910:142.83:590.24:250.26:467:19Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:383.011:002.64:420.25:160.26:477:18Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:253.011:452.55:230.36:040.36:487:16Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:112.96:030.46:530.56:497:15Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:292.412:572.96:430.57:450.66:497:14Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:152.21:452.77:260.68:410.76:507:12Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:032.12:372.78:170.79:370.86:517:11Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:542.03:302.69:140.810:320.96:517:09Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:482.04:252.510:120.811:270.96:527:08Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:422.05:192.511:100.86:537:06Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:372.16:122.612:200.912:080.86:547:05Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:302.27:002.61:080.81:020.76:547:03Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:182.37:452.61:480.71:490.66:557:02Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:032.58:272.72:240.72:320.56:567:01New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:462.79:092.72:550.63:150.56:576:59New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:292.89:522.63:250.53:580.46:576:58New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:143.010:352.63:550.44:420.46:586:56New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:593.111:192.54:270.45:270.46:596:55Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:463.25:040.36:150.57:006:53Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:052.412:363.25:460.37:090.67:006:52Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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