Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 12:02 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 14m at 5:33 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jul 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:451.86:292.712:160.211:37 AM-0.15:568:24Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:441.97:242.91:170.112:43-0.25:568:24Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:412.08:173.02:110.01:46-0.35:578:24Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:362.19:093.03:03-0.12:46-0.45:578:24Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:312.210:022.93:54-0.23:46-0.45:588:24Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:272.310:552.84:45-0.34:46-0.35:588:24Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:222.411:462.75:34-0.35:45-0.25:598:24Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:162.56:23-0.36:43-0.15:598:23Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:362.51:102.57:13-0.27:450.06:008:23Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:272.32:042.48:06-0.28:480.16:018:23Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:192.12:592.48:59-0.19:480.26:018:23Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:121.93:532.49:510.010:460.36:028:22Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:051.84:462.310:420.111:430.46:028:22Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:571.75:382.311:340.16:038:21Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:501.76:292.412:380.412:260.26:048:21Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:411.77:162.41:290.41:140.26:048:20Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:291.78:002.42:140.31:590.26:058:20New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:141.88:432.52:570.32:400.26:068:19New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:591.99:252.53:370.33:200.26:068:19New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:432.010:072.54:150.23:580.26:078:18New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:282.010:492.44:500.24:360.26:088:18Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:112.111:292.45:210.25:130.26:088:17Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:542.25:470.25:510.36:098:17Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:092.312:372.36:120.26:330.36:108:16Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:502.21:242.46:420.17:250.46:118:15First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:342.12:152.47:220.18:290.46:118:14First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:242.03:112.58:110.19:380.46:128:14First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:201.94:082.69:090.110:450.46:138:13First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:191.95:062.710:110.011:520.46:148:12Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:212.06:062.811:190.06:148:11Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:232.17:032.912:540.312:33-0.16:158:10Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:47 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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