Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:14 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 24m at 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 - May 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:332.62:032.08:120.08:060.16:147:52Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:312.43:042.19:120.09:250.16:137:53Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:292.34:042.210:090.010:370.16:127:54Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:282.25:032.311:05-0.111:450.06:117:55Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:262.26:022.512:01-0.16:107:55Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:232.16:572.612:480.012:54-0.26:097:56Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:172.17:472.71:45-0.11:45-0.26:097:57Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:072.18:362.82:37-0.12:32-0.26:087:58New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:552.09:232.83:26-0.23:18-0.26:077:59New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:432.010:102.74:14-0.14:03-0.16:067:59New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:312.010:562.65:01-0.14:48-0.16:058:00Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:181.911:412.55:460.05:320.06:048:01Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:041.96:300.06:160.16:038:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:262.412:501.97:150.17:030.26:038:03Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:122.31:391.88:030.27:590.36:028:03First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:002.12:311.88:520.39:000.46:018:04First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:512.03:231.99:390.39:590.46:018:05First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:411.94:142.010:220.310:550.46:008:06First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:321.95:052.111:040.311:520.45:598:06Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:231.85:562.211:450.25:598:07Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:141.86:452.412:450.312:270.25:588:08Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:031.87:322.51:340.21:080.15:578:09Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:491.98:172.72:200.11:480.05:578:09Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:361.99:042.83:040.02:29-0.15:568:10Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:232.09:522.83:49-0.13:14-0.25:568:11Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:142.010:422.84:35-0.14:04-0.25:558:12Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:052.111:322.85:22-0.14:58-0.25:558:12Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:582.16:09-0.25:54-0.15:558:13Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:232.712:522.26:59-0.26:56-0.15:548:14Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:152.61:492.27:54-0.18:090.05:548:14Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:112.42:482.38:51-0.19:220.15:538:15Third Quarter31Mon
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 9:43 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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