Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 11:14 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 23m at 4:42 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Sep 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:362.03:172.58:130.610:070.96:397:33Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:292.04:122.69:130.611:020.96:407:32Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:252.05:072.610:160.611:560.86:417:30Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:232.16:022.711:250.56:427:29Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:202.36:542.712:470.712:340.46:427:27Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:142.57:432.81:310.51:340.36:437:26Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:042.78:312.82:120.42:290.26:447:25New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:543.09:192.82:530.33:220.16:447:23New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:453.110:082.83:350.14:160.16:457:22New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:373.310:582.74:190.15:100.16:467:20Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:293.311:482.65:050.16:040.26:477:19Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:213.35:530.17:000.36:477:17Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:392.51:153.26:460.28:030.56:487:16First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:332.42:133.07:480.39:070.66:497:15First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:322.33:132.98:580.410:080.66:507:13First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:332.24:122.810:060.511:070.76:507:12First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:332.25:102.711:110.56:517:10Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:322.36:062.612:040.712:140.56:527:09Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:282.46:582.612:560.61:110.56:527:07Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:182.57:432.61:420.62:010.56:537:06Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:032.68:262.52:230.62:470.56:547:04Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:452.79:072.53:010.53:300.56:557:03Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:272.89:482.53:370.54:120.56:557:02Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:082.810:292.44:100.54:520.56:567:00Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:502.911:102.44:390.65:300.66:576:59Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:322.811:502.35:060.66:070.76:586:57Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:142.85:320.66:460.76:586:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:302.212:582.86:030.67:300.86:596:54Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:132.21:472.76:400.78:250.97:006:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:032.12:402.77:300.79:220.97:016:52Third Quarter30Sun
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 7:58 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 76% 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 Waxing Gibbous (76% 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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