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 2h 06m 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 - Nov 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:302.54:532.410:500.511:060.47:286:12Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:272.75:502.412:010.47:296:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:242.96:452.412:000.31:050.37:306:10Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:183.16:392.412:530.11:020.26:315:09New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:103.37:302.412:450.01:560.16:325:08New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:023.48:222.41:36-0.12:490.06:335:07New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:543.49:152.42:28-0.13:420.06:335:06New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:473.310:092.33:23-0.14:340.06:345:06Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:403.111:022.34:190.05:260.16:355:05Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:312.911:562.35:160.16:210.26:365:04Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:242.76:180.37:170.36:375:03First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:532.21:182.57:260.48:120.36:385:03First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:512.22:132.38:320.59:040.46:395:02First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:472.23:062.19:330.59:530.46:405:01First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:412.33:582.010:310.510:400.46:415:01Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:322.34:491.911:270.511:260.46:425:00Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:212.45:381.912:170.46:434:59Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:072.56:231.912:090.41:030.46:444:59Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:492.67:061.912:470.31:460.36:454:58Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:312.67:471.91:220.32:270.36:464:58Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:122.78:301.91:540.33:070.36:474:57Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:552.79:131.92:250.33:470.36:484:57Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:382.69:571.92:570.24:240.36:494:57Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:202.610:411.93:330.24:590.36:504:56Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:032.511:271.94:130.25:330.36:514:56Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:472.54:590.36:110.36:524:56Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:162.012:352.35:530.36:540.26:534:55Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:112.11:282.27:030.37:440.26:544:55Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:082.22:242.18:230.38:340.16:554:55Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:052.43:212.09:360.39:270.06:554:55Third Quarter30Fri
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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