Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 11:14 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 18m at 4:42 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 - Dec 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:272.12:482.29:050.29:330.06:564:55First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:262.23:452.010:110.210:240.06:574:55Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:232.34:401.911:130.211:140.06:584:55Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:172.45:331.812:100.16:594:54Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:062.56:221.712:020.01:010.17:004:54Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:512.57:071.712:460.01:470.17:004:54Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:332.67:501.71:260.02:310.07:014:54Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:162.58:331.72:050.03:140.17:024:55Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:592.59:171.72:420.13:550.17:034:55Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:422.510:021.63:180.14:360.17:034:55Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:252.410:461.63:540.15:150.17:044:55Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:082.311:301.64:300.25:540.27:054:55Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:512.25:090.26:330.27:064:55Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:171.712:352.15:550.37:130.27:064:56Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:071.71:231.96:550.37:510.27:074:56Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:001.82:141.88:080.38:280.17:084:56Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:521.93:051.79:150.39:070.17:084:57Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:442.13:581.610:190.29:500.07:094:57Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:382.34:521.611:230.110:40-0.27:094:58Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:312.55:471.612:210.07:104:58Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:242.76:391.71:13-0.17:104:58Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:152.87:311.712:31-0.42:05-0.27:114:59New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:072.88:241.81:26-0.52:56-0.37:115:00New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:002.89:201.82:22-0.53:48-0.47:125:00New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:532.810:161.93:22-0.54:38-0.47:125:01Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:462.611:121.94:22-0.55:28-0.47:135:01Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:382.45:25-0.46:20-0.47:135:02Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:082.012:302.26:31-0.27:14-0.37:135:03First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:062.01:252.07:42-0.18:08-0.37:145:03First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:042.02:201.88:48-0.19:00-0.37:145:04First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:012.13:151.69:500.09:45-0.27:145:05First 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 7:58 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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