Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 06m at 12:22 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:33 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 - Dec 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:592.21:202.37:350.18:080.06:564:55First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:572.22:152.18:410.29:000.06:574:55First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:542.33:091.99:420.29:510.16:584:54First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:482.34:021.810:410.310:410.16:594:54Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:412.34:551.711:380.211:300.17:004:54Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:312.35:451.712:290.27:004:54Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:172.46:311.712:150.11:140.27:014:54Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:002.47:151.712:570.11:580.17:024:55Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:422.47:581.71:350.12:390.17:034:55Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:242.48:411.72:120.13:200.17:044:55Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:062.49:261.72:470.13:590.17:044:55Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:492.410:101.73:220.14:350.17:054:55Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:302.310:531.83:570.15:070.17:064:55Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:112.211:381.84:340.15:370.17:064:56Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:532.15:170.26:070.17:074:56Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:241.912:372.06:080.26:430.07:084:56Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:162.01:271.97:140.27:270.07:084:57Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:102.12:211.88:270.28:17-0.17:094:57Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:052.23:161.79:350.29:09-0.27:094:58Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:012.44:151.710:430.110:07-0.37:104:58Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:592.65:141.711:480.011:11-0.47:104:58Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:562.76:121.812:45-0.27:114:59Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:502.87:071.812:15-0.51:39-0.37:115:00New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:432.88:021.91:15-0.62:31-0.47:125:00New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:362.88:582.02:14-0.63:22-0.57:125:01New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:292.79:532.13:14-0.64:12-0.57:135:01Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:202.610:472.14:12-0.55:01-0.57:135:02Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:102.411:402.15:10-0.45:50-0.57:135:03Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:002.26:10-0.36:40-0.47:145:03Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:342.112:501.97:12-0.17:32-0.37:145:04First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:282.11:421.78:150.08:25-0.37:145:05First Quarter31Tue
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 2:57 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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