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 23m 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 - Aug 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:382.02:142.37:500.38:590.66:168:09Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:251.93:042.38:300.49:550.66:178:08Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:141.83:562.39:140.410:500.76:188:07Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:051.74:492.410:010.411:460.76:188:06Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:591.75:422.510:530.46:198:05Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:541.86:352.512:410.611:53 AM0.36:208:04Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:481.97:242.61:290.512:540.36:218:03Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:392.18:112.72:120.41:480.26:218:02New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:282.28:572.82:520.32:400.16:228:01New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:182.49:442.83:310.23:320.06:238:00New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:082.610:322.74:110.14:260.06:247:59New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:002.811:202.64:510.05:200.06:247:58Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:502.95:33-0.16:150.16:257:57Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:082.512:422.96:160.07:130.26:267:56Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:582.41:372.97:050.08:190.36:277:55First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:522.22:352.98:030.19:250.46:277:53First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:492.13:342.89:080.210:280.56:287:52First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:492.04:332.810:140.211:300.56:297:51Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:492.05:332.711:200.36:307:50Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:502.06:302.712:300.512:240.36:307:49Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:472.17:222.71:240.41:230.36:317:47Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:392.28:092.72:110.42:150.36:327:46Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:272.38:532.62:550.43:030.36:337:45Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:122.49:362.63:360.33:490.36:337:44Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:562.510:182.54:140.34:330.36:347:42Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:402.611:002.44:500.45:150.46:357:41Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:232.611:412.35:230.45:560.56:367:40Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:052.65:520.46:360.66:367:38Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:212.212:482.66:190.57:200.76:377:37Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:022.11:342.66:480.58:120.86:387:36Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:462.12:242.67:240.69:100.86:397:34Third Quarter31Fri
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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