Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:22 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 5:22 pm (2.3 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 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:463.05:150.26:090.36:397:33Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:032.512:363.15:580.27:050.46:407:32Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:522.41:303.06:460.28:090.56:417:30First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:472.32:293.07:450.39:160.66:417:29First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:462.23:292.98:570.310:200.66:427:28First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:482.24:292.910:100.411:220.66:437:26Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:502.35:292.811:200.46:447:25Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:522.46:282.812:210.512:280.36:447:23Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:502.57:212.81:150.41:280.36:457:22Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:432.68:092.72:030.42:220.36:467:21Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:312.88:552.72:480.33:120.36:467:19Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:182.89:402.63:300.34:000.36:477:18Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:032.910:242.64:110.34:460.36:487:16Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:482.911:082.54:500.45:300.46:497:15Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:322.911:502.45:260.46:120.56:497:13Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:152.86:010.56:570.66:507:12Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:322.31:002.76:350.67:460.76:517:11Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:172.21:492.77:130.78:410.86:527:09Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:052.12:402.68:020.79:350.96:527:08Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:582.13:342.59:040.810:280.96:537:06Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:522.14:272.510:050.811:190.96:547:05Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:472.25:202.511:070.86:547:03Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:412.36:122.612:080.812:080.76:557:02Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:342.57:012.612:520.71:040.66:567:00Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:232.77:482.71:310.61:540.56:576:59Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:102.98:332.72:070.52:410.46:576:58New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:563.19:182.72:430.43:290.36:586:56New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:443.210:062.73:220.34:180.36:596:55New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:343.310:552.64:050.25:080.37:006:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:253.311:452.64:510.26:000.37:006:52Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 8:52 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 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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