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 6h 34m 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 - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:193.05:380.26:420.46:397:33Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:332.31:103.06:180.27:410.56:407:32Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:222.22:063.07:070.38:500.66:417:31Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:192.13:072.98:090.39:580.76:417:29Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:212.14:082.99:230.411:030.76:427:28Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:252.15:102.910:390.46:437:26Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:302.26:112.912:050.611:55 AM0.46:447:25Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:322.37:082.91:020.51:040.36:447:24Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:292.57:592.81:520.42:030.36:457:22New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:202.78:472.82:380.32:570.26:467:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:092.89:332.73:210.33:480.26:467:19New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:562.910:182.64:030.34:370.36:477:18New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:433.011:032.54:430.35:240.36:487:16Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:272.911:462.45:210.46:090.46:497:15Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:112.95:570.56:550.66:497:14Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:282.312:562.86:330.67:450.76:507:12Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:122.21:442.77:120.78:410.86:517:11First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:002.12:372.68:010.79:370.96:527:09First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:522.03:312.59:020.810:321.06:527:08First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:472.04:252.510:030.811:250.96:537:06First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:422.05:192.511:050.86:547:05Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:382.16:112.512:160.912:060.86:547:03Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:312.37:002.61:010.81:010.76:557:02Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:192.57:452.61:390.71:500.66:567:01Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:042.78:272.62:120.62:350.56:576:59Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:482.99:102.62:430.53:200.46:576:58Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:333.19:552.63:150.44:060.46:586:56Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:203.210:402.53:500.34:530.46:596:55Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:083.311:272.44:290.35:420.47:006:53Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:583.35:130.36:330.57:006:52Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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