Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 12:48 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 50m at 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 - Feb 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:282.49:552.23:18-0.73:58-0.77:055:35Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:182.310:482.34:15-0.74:45-0.77:045:36Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:082.211:412.35:12-0.65:33-0.77:035:37Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:592.06:11-0.56:25-0.67:025:38Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:352.312:531.87:15-0.37:23-0.57:015:39First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:322.21:491.78:20-0.28:22-0.47:005:40First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:302.12:451.59:22-0.29:21-0.46:595:41First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:272.13:421.510:22-0.110:20-0.36:595:42Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:232.04:401.411:21-0.111:19-0.36:585:43Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:192.05:351.512:15-0.16:575:44Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:102.06:261.512:14-0.31:03-0.26:565:45Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:562.07:121.61:03-0.31:47-0.26:555:46Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:392.07:561.71:48-0.32:28-0.26:545:47Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:212.08:401.82:31-0.33:07-0.26:535:48Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:032.09:231.83:13-0.33:43-0.26:515:49Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:441.910:061.93:52-0.24:15-0.26:505:50Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:251.910:481.94:30-0.24:43-0.26:495:51Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:051.811:301.95:05-0.15:07-0.26:485:52Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:441.75:420.05:33-0.26:475:53Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:132.012:261.66:240.06:06-0.16:465:54Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:012.01:131.57:190.16:50-0.16:455:55Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:532.02:061.58:210.17:45-0.16:435:56Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:482.03:021.59:220.18:47-0.26:425:57Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:442.14:011.510:240.19:54-0.26:415:58Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:422.25:021.711:250.011:08-0.36:405:59Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:392.36:001.912:19-0.26:395:59Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:332.46:542.112:16-0.41:08-0.36:376:00Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:242.47:472.31:16-0.51:56-0.56:366:01New Moon28Mon
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 9:36 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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