Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 9:41 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 19m at 3:00 am (1.9 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 - May 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:561.89:192.53:310.03:130.16:157:52Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:381.810:012.54:130.13:460.16:147:53Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:201.710:432.54:540.14:180.16:137:53Full Moon3Sun
4Mon11:021.711:262.45:330.14:490.26:127:54Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:441.76:120.25:210.26:117:55Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:092.412:271.76:530.35:570.26:107:56Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:532.31:121.67:370.46:390.36:097:57Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:402.22:041.78:240.47:350.36:087:57Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:302.12:591.79:100.48:490.46:077:58Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:232.03:541.99:520.310:030.46:067:59Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:162.04:492.110:330.211:130.36:068:00Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:101.95:442.311:160.16:058:01Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:041.96:382.612:210.212:040.06:048:01Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:581.97:292.81:210.012:54-0.16:038:02Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:491.98:203.02:15-0.11:44-0.26:028:03New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:391.99:123.03:07-0.22:34-0.36:028:04New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:312.010:053.14:00-0.23:27-0.36:018:05New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:252.010:593.04:53-0.24:24-0.36:008:05Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:202.011:522.95:46-0.25:23-0.36:008:06Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:152.06:40-0.16:24-0.15:598:07Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:462.71:122.07:35-0.17:320.05:588:08Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:402.52:122.08:320.08:440.15:588:08First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:372.33:122.09:270.09:510.25:578:09First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:322.14:092.110:180.010:540.25:578:10First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:261.95:042.211:070.111:540.25:568:10Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:191.85:562.311:550.15:568:11Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:111.76:442.312:500.212:410.15:558:12Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:591.77:282.41:400.21:240.15:558:12Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:431.68:102.42:260.22:030.15:548:13Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:261.68:522.53:080.12:390.15:548:14Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:081.69:342.53:500.13:130.15:548:14Full Moon31Sun
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 6:20 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 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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