Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 33m at 12:02 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:12 pm (2.3 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 - Oct 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:213.29:432.73:230.24:060.27:016:51Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:093.210:302.64:070.24:540.37:026:49Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:563.111:162.54:510.35:400.47:036:48Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:413.05:330.46:270.57:036:47Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:012.412:272.96:150.57:150.67:046:45Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:462.31:142.86:590.68:070.77:056:44Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:342.22:042.77:520.79:020.87:066:42Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:262.22:572.68:530.89:540.87:076:41Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:202.23:492.59:530.810:440.87:076:40Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:142.24:422.410:510.811:320.87:086:38Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:072.35:332.411:480.87:096:37Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:592.46:242.412:180.812:420.77:106:36Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:482.67:112.51:000.71:310.67:116:34Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:342.87:552.51:360.62:150.57:116:33New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:182.98:382.52:090.52:570.47:126:32New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:023.19:222.52:420.43:400.47:136:31New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:473.110:082.53:170.34:250.47:146:29New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:353.210:552.53:570.35:100.37:156:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:243.211:442.44:420.25:570.47:166:27Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:143.25:300.36:480.47:176:26Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:362.41:073.16:250.37:470.57:176:24First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:322.42:042.97:310.48:500.57:186:23First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:332.43:032.88:510.59:490.47:196:22First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:352.54:032.710:060.510:460.47:206:21First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:362.65:012.611:150.511:420.47:216:20Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:352.75:592.512:200.47:226:19Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:312.86:532.512:350.31:190.37:236:18Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:233.07:432.41:250.22:110.37:246:17Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:113.08:302.42:110.23:000.27:256:15Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:573.19:162.42:550.23:480.27:256:14Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:423.010:022.33:380.24:330.37:266:13Full Moon31Fri
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 3:07 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 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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