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 2h 43m 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 - Dec 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:432.22:032.28:200.28:480.06:564:55Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:422.22:592.09:260.29:390.16:574:55Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:382.33:531.810:280.210:290.16:584:54Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:332.34:471.711:270.211:180.16:594:54Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:242.45:381.712:210.27:004:54Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:112.46:251.612:040.11:090.27:004:54Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:542.57:091.612:470.11:530.17:014:54New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:372.57:521.61:260.12:360.17:024:55New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:192.58:351.62:040.13:170.17:034:55New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:022.49:191.62:400.13:580.17:034:55New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:452.410:041.63:160.14:360.17:044:55Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:272.310:481.73:520.15:120.17:054:55Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:082.211:321.74:290.15:460.27:064:55Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:502.15:100.26:190.27:064:56Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:181.712:332.05:590.26:520.17:074:56First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:081.81:211.97:020.37:290.17:084:56First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:012.02:121.78:150.38:100.07:084:57First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:542.13:041.69:220.28:56-0.17:094:57First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:482.34:001.610:280.29:46-0.27:094:58Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:442.54:571.611:330.110:43-0.37:104:58Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:402.65:541.612:320.07:104:58Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:342.76:491.71:26-0.27:114:59Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:272.87:431.712:46-0.52:18-0.37:115:00Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:202.88:391.81:45-0.53:10-0.37:125:00Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:142.89:351.92:45-0.54:00-0.47:125:01Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:072.710:312.03:46-0.54:50-0.47:135:01Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:582.511:262.04:47-0.45:38-0.47:135:02Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:492.35:49-0.36:29-0.47:135:03Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:212.112:402.06:54-0.27:21-0.37:145:03Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:182.11:331.88:00-0.18:12-0.37:145:04Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:142.12:271.69:030.08:59-0.27:145:05Third Quarter31Thu
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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