Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 30m at 10:28 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:142.32:301.58:550.38:010.06:527:28Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:142.33:331.69:590.39:190.16:517:29Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:152.34:371.710:590.210:400.06:497:30Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:152.35:411.911:570.16:487:30Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:152.36:412.212:01-0.112:500.06:467:31Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:102.37:362.41:12-0.21:39-0.26:457:32Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:022.38:282.72:12-0.32:24-0.36:447:33New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:522.29:192.83:08-0.43:10-0.46:427:34New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:422.210:102.94:02-0.43:56-0.46:417:34New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:322.111:012.94:55-0.34:42-0.46:407:35Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:222.011:512.85:46-0.35:30-0.36:387:36Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:101.96:38-0.16:18-0.16:377:37Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:412.61:001.87:320.07:120.06:367:38Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:332.41:531.78:310.28:150.16:347:38First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:272.32:491.69:290.39:210.26:337:39First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:232.13:461.610:230.310:240.36:327:40First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:182.04:421.711:160.411:240.36:317:41First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:111.95:371.812:060.36:297:42Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:031.96:281.912:220.312:510.36:287:42Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:511.97:142.01:150.21:300.36:277:43Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:351.97:562.22:010.22:050.26:267:44Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:171.98:362.32:440.12:360.26:257:45Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:571.89:172.43:250.13:030.16:237:46Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:381.89:582.54:040.13:290.16:227:46Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:191.810:412.64:440.13:570.16:217:47Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:001.711:252.65:220.14:310.06:207:48Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:431.76:010.15:100.06:197:49Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:102.612:271.76:450.25:540.06:187:50Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:582.51:181.77:360.26:470.16:177:51Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:522.42:181.78:360.27:570.16:167:51Third Quarter30Tue
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 1:29 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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