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 48m 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 - Apr 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:072.04:291.610:590.310:580.36:537:27First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:001.95:231.711:480.311:580.26:517:28Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:521.96:161.912:350.26:507:29Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:422.07:052.112:530.11:160.26:497:30Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:292.07:512.31:430.01:520.16:477:31Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:142.18:372.52:28-0.12:27-0.16:467:31Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:592.19:232.63:13-0.13:03-0.26:457:32Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:452.110:112.73:59-0.23:42-0.26:437:33Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:332.111:012.84:47-0.24:26-0.36:427:34Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:212.011:512.85:35-0.25:13-0.36:417:35Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:122.06:25-0.16:04-0.26:397:35Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:432.71:052.07:21-0.17:03-0.16:387:36Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:382.62:032.08:240.08:15-0.16:377:37Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:362.53:052.09:250.09:320.06:357:38Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:362.34:062.010:240.010:420.06:347:39Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:352.25:062.111:200.011:480.06:337:39Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:332.16:042.312:150.06:327:40Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:292.16:582.412:500.01:07-0.16:307:41Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:202.17:472.51:45-0.11:53-0.16:297:42Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:072.08:332.52:35-0.12:37-0.16:287:43New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:532.09:172.63:22-0.13:18-0.16:277:43New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:372.010:022.64:08-0.13:59-0.16:257:44New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:221.910:462.54:510.04:380.06:247:45Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:061.911:292.55:340.05:140.16:237:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:491.86:150.15:500.16:227:47Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:132.412:331.86:570.26:260.26:217:48Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:572.31:191.87:430.37:090.36:207:48Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:442.22:091.78:330.38:060.46:187:49First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:352.13:021.89:210.49:140.46:177:50First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:262.03:551.910:060.310:170.46:167:51First Quarter30Wed
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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