Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 59m at 2:01 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:12 am (1.6 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 - Apr 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:362.07:572.11:560.02:180.06:527:28Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:192.08:402.22:42-0.12:580.06:517:28Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:012.09:222.33:25-0.13:350.06:507:29Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:432.010:042.34:07-0.14:100.06:487:30Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:252.010:462.34:470.04:410.06:477:31Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:071.911:272.35:250.05:090.16:467:32Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:481.96:020.15:350.16:447:32Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:092.312:291.86:380.16:040.16:437:33Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:522.31:121.77:180.26:400.26:427:34Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:382.22:001.78:070.37:270.26:407:35Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:302.22:541.79:020.38:290.26:397:36Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:242.23:501.89:560.39:400.26:387:36Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:202.24:471.910:490.210:520.16:367:37Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:162.25:452.111:430.16:357:38Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:132.26:412.312:060.012:370.06:347:39Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:072.37:352.61:11-0.11:27-0.26:327:40Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:592.38:262.82:09-0.22:15-0.36:317:40New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:502.39:182.93:03-0.33:03-0.46:307:41New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:422.310:113.03:58-0.43:53-0.46:297:42New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:342.311:043.04:52-0.44:45-0.46:277:43Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:272.211:562.95:45-0.45:38-0.46:267:44Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:202.26:39-0.36:34-0.26:257:44Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:482.81:142.17:36-0.27:36-0.16:247:45Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:432.62:102.08:360.08:430.06:237:46First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:392.43:092.09:340.09:480.16:227:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:362.24:062.010:290.110:490.26:207:48First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:312.15:012.011:220.111:480.26:197:49Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:242.05:552.112:140.16:187:49Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:161.96:442.112:440.21:010.16:177:50Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:041.97:292.21:350.11:430.16:167:51Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 4:36 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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