Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 29m at 1:14 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:24 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:002.67:181.912:360.11:480.16:574:55New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:422.78:001.91:120.02:300.16:574:55New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:302.88:482.01:54-0.13:120.06:584:54New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:182.89:422.02:42-0.14:00-0.16:594:54Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:062.810:302.13:30-0.14:42-0.17:004:54Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:542.711:242.14:24-0.15:30-0.17:014:54Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:482.55:18-0.16:18-0.17:024:55Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:182.212:362.46:240.07:12-0.27:024:55First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:182.31:362.27:420.18:06-0.27:034:55First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:182.32:302.18:540.19:06-0.27:044:55First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:122.43:301.910:000.110:00-0.27:054:55Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:122.54:301.911:000.010:54-0.27:054:55Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:062.55:241.812:000.07:064:56Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:002.66:181.812:54-0.17:074:56Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:542.67:061.812:42-0.31:48-0.27:074:56Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:422.67:541.81:36-0.32:30-0.27:084:57Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:242.68:421.82:18-0.23:18-0.27:094:57Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:122.59:301.83:06-0.24:00-0.27:094:57Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:542.410:181.83:54-0.14:42-0.17:104:58Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:422.311:061.84:36-0.15:24-0.17:104:58Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:242.111:481.85:180.06:06-0.17:114:59Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:062.06:060.16:480.07:114:59Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:361.812:541.87:000.27:300.07:125:00Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:301.81:421.78:000.28:060.07:125:00Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:181.92:301.69:000.38:480.07:125:01Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:121.93:181.59:540.39:300.07:135:02Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:002.04:121.510:540.210:120.07:135:02Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:542.15:061.511:480.111:00-0.17:135:03Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:422.36:001.512:360.07:145:04Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:302.46:481.61:24-0.17:145:04New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:182.57:361.712:48-0.32:06-0.27:145:05New 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 3:49 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 90% 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 (90% 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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