Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:01 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 6:59 pm (2.3 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 - Jan 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:062.45:241.711:59-0.211:47-0.57:145:06Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:022.56:201.712:54-0.37:145:06Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:542.57:131.812:44-0.51:46-0.47:155:07Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:442.58:041.81:37-0.52:36-0.47:155:08Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:332.58:541.82:28-0.53:24-0.47:155:09Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:212.49:441.83:19-0.54:09-0.47:155:10Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:082.310:321.84:08-0.44:53-0.47:155:11Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:532.211:191.84:56-0.35:36-0.37:155:11Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:372.05:45-0.26:19-0.37:155:12Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:061.812:221.86:37-0.17:03-0.27:155:13Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:551.81:091.77:330.07:49-0.17:145:14Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:451.81:581.58:300.18:33-0.17:145:15Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:361.82:491.49:250.19:17-0.17:145:16Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:271.83:391.410:200.110:01-0.17:145:17Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:181.94:321.411:160.110:48-0.17:145:18Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:102.05:241.412:080.07:135:19Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:592.16:141.412:54-0.17:135:20Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:462.27:011.512:23-0.21:37-0.27:135:21New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:312.37:481.61:07-0.32:18-0.37:125:22New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:162.38:361.71:51-0.42:58-0.37:125:23New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:032.39:251.92:37-0.53:38-0.47:115:24New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:502.310:152.03:27-0.54:17-0.57:115:25Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:372.211:052.14:19-0.54:58-0.57:105:26Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:252.111:572.15:13-0.45:41-0.57:105:27Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:152.06:13-0.36:31-0.57:095:28First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:522.21:091.87:22-0.37:28-0.57:095:29First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:502.22:061.78:31-0.28:29-0.57:085:30First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:492.23:051.69:36-0.29:30-0.57:085:31First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:482.24:051.510:40-0.210:33-0.47:075:32Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:472.25:041.511:42-0.211:36-0.57:065:33Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:432.26:011.612:37-0.37:055:34Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:30 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 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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