Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 22m at 9:41 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:39 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Feb 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:452.48:041.71:35-0.62:33-0.47:055:35Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:352.38:561.82:31-0.63:19-0.57:045:36Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:222.29:461.93:24-0.54:02-0.57:035:37Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:082.110:332.04:15-0.54:42-0.57:025:38Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:521.911:192.05:04-0.45:21-0.47:025:39Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:351.75:53-0.25:59-0.37:015:40Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:042.012:181.66:45-0.16:39-0.27:005:41Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:521.91:041.47:400.07:21-0.16:595:42Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:421.91:521.38:360.18:08-0.16:585:43Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:331.82:431.29:310.28:560.06:575:44Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:261.83:351.210:280.29:470.06:565:45Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:201.84:301.211:250.210:450.06:555:46Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:141.95:251.212:170.16:545:47Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:042.06:171.31:010.16:535:48Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:502.07:041.512:33-0.21:400.06:525:49New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:342.17:501.71:19-0.22:16-0.16:515:50New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:172.18:361.82:04-0.32:50-0.26:505:51New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:012.19:232.02:51-0.33:22-0.36:495:52New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:452.010:102.23:39-0.43:54-0.46:475:53Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:291.910:572.34:27-0.34:29-0.46:465:54Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:131.811:462.45:17-0.35:07-0.46:455:55Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:001.76:13-0.25:51-0.46:445:56Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:402.412:531.67:19-0.16:45-0.46:435:56First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:382.31:521.58:280.07:52-0.36:415:57First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:392.32:541.49:340.09:05-0.36:405:58First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:412.23:581.410:390.010:19-0.36:395:59Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:432.25:021.511:400.011:31-0.36:386:00Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:432.26:021.712:34-0.16:366:01Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 12:40 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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