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 54m 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 - Jan 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:422.111:071.74:26-0.15:16-0.17:145:05Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:232.011:501.85:030.05:45-0.17:145:06Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:041.95:430.06:13-0.17:155:07Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:371.812:481.76:330.16:47-0.17:155:08Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:271.91:371.67:370.17:29-0.17:155:08Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:191.92:291.58:430.18:18-0.27:155:09Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:122.13:231.59:460.19:11-0.37:155:10Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:082.24:211.510:510.010:10-0.37:155:11Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:042.35:201.611:52-0.111:16-0.47:155:12Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:002.56:171.712:47-0.27:155:13Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:532.67:111.812:20-0.51:38-0.47:155:14New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:442.68:051.91:20-0.62:28-0.57:145:15New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:362.69:002.02:18-0.73:17-0.67:145:16New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:292.69:552.13:17-0.74:06-0.77:145:16Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:202.410:492.24:16-0.74:55-0.77:145:17Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:102.311:422.25:13-0.65:43-0.77:135:18Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:012.16:13-0.46:35-0.67:135:19Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:372.212:531.97:17-0.37:30-0.57:135:20First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:322.11:471.78:20-0.28:25-0.47:125:21First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:282.12:411.59:20-0.19:20-0.37:125:22First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:232.03:361.410:190.010:14-0.37:125:23Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:172.04:301.311:160.011:09-0.27:115:24Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:112.05:241.312:100.07:115:25Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:002.06:141.412:01-0.212:58-0.17:105:26Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:462.07:001.412:48-0.21:41-0.17:105:27Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:292.07:441.51:32-0.22:22-0.27:095:28Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:102.08:281.62:13-0.33:01-0.27:085:29Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:522.09:121.72:53-0.33:37-0.27:085:30Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:342.09:551.73:31-0.24:10-0.27:075:31Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:141.910:381.84:07-0.24:37-0.27:075:32Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:541.811:201.84:42-0.25:00-0.27:065:33Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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