Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 11:26 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 29m at 4:31 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Nov 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:463.05:260.36:370.47:276:12Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:062.112:332.86:110.47:280.57:286:11Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:542.01:222.77:000.58:220.67:296:11Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:452.02:142.58:000.69:160.77:306:10Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:392.02:072.48:070.79:070.76:315:09Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:352.03:002.39:100.79:540.76:325:08Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:292.03:512.210:090.710:390.66:335:07Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:212.24:422.111:060.711:220.66:345:06Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:112.35:312.111:590.611:590.56:355:05Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:582.56:172.112:460.56:365:05Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:412.67:002.112:320.41:290.46:375:04New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:232.87:422.11:020.42:110.36:385:03New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:062.98:242.01:320.32:530.36:395:02New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:503.09:092.02:060.23:360.36:405:02New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:373.09:562.02:460.24:200.36:415:01Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:263.010:452.03:310.15:060.36:425:00Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:162.911:382.04:210.15:560.36:435:00Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:082.85:170.26:530.36:444:59Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:352.01:052.66:250.37:520.36:454:59First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:382.12:042.57:510.38:480.26:464:58First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:402.23:032.39:100.39:410.26:474:58First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:412.44:012.210:200.310:330.16:484:57Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:392.64:592.111:260.211:250.06:484:57Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:352.75:532.012:250.16:494:56Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:262.86:442.012:150.01:180.06:504:56Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:142.97:322.01:01-0.12:080.06:514:56Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:012.98:191.91:46-0.12:560.06:524:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:472.89:061.92:310.03:420.06:534:55Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:342.89:531.83:150.04:280.16:544:55Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:202.610:401.83:590.15:120.26:554:55Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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