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 09m at 11:26 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:42 am (1.6 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 - May 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:352.06:01-0.25:48-0.26:157:52Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:052.812:272.06:53-0.16:44-0.16:147:53Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:562.61:201.97:480.07:460.16:137:54Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:482.42:161.98:440.18:520.26:127:54Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:422.23:131.99:370.29:550.36:117:55Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:362.04:071.910:270.210:530.36:107:56Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:281.95:002.011:150.211:510.36:097:57Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:191.85:502.112:010.26:087:58Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:091.86:382.212:450.312:450.26:077:58Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:561.77:232.31:330.21:250.26:067:59Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:401.78:052.42:180.22:010.26:058:00New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:231.88:462.53:000.12:330.16:048:01New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:041.89:282.53:410.13:030.16:048:02New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:471.710:122.54:210.13:340.16:038:02New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:301.810:552.65:000.14:080.16:028:03Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:151.811:392.55:370.14:470.16:018:04Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:001.86:140.15:310.16:018:05Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:232.512:471.86:530.16:210.16:008:06Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:112.41:401.97:370.17:230.25:598:06First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:032.32:382.18:270.18:410.25:598:07First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:582.23:372.29:190.09:580.25:588:08First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:552.14:352.410:110.011:090.15:588:08First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:532.05:332.611:04-0.15:578:09Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:512.06:302.812:180.012:02-0.25:568:10Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:491.97:252.91:19-0.112:59-0.35:568:11Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:432.08:173.02:15-0.11:54-0.35:568:11Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:362.09:093.03:08-0.22:48-0.35:558:12Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:282.010:012.94:01-0.23:42-0.35:558:13Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:212.010:522.84:52-0.24:36-0.25:548:13Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:142.011:412.65:41-0.15:30-0.15:548:14Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:052.06:29-0.16:240.05:548:15Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 2:04 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 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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