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 4h 29m 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 - May 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:491.98:122.32:200.12:220.16:157:52Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:311.98:532.43:030.12:580.16:147:53Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:131.99:352.43:440.13:310.16:137:53Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:551.910:172.54:240.14:020.16:127:54Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:381.910:592.55:030.14:300.16:117:55Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:201.911:412.55:400.14:590.16:107:56Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:021.86:150.25:330.26:097:57Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:232.412:461.86:510.26:130.26:087:57Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:082.41:341.87:320.27:020.26:077:58Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:572.32:281.98:220.28:060.26:067:59Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:512.23:252.09:150.29:220.26:058:00Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:472.24:222.210:060.110:360.26:058:01Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:442.25:202.311:000.011:490.16:048:01Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:422.16:172.611:56-0.16:038:02Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:392.27:122.812:550.012:52-0.26:028:03Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:342.28:052.91:54-0.21:46-0.36:028:04New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:262.28:573.02:49-0.32:38-0.46:018:05New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:192.29:503.13:43-0.33:31-0.46:008:05New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:132.210:433.04:36-0.44:26-0.46:008:06New Moon19Fri
20Sat11:072.211:352.95:29-0.35:21-0.35:598:07Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:002.16:21-0.36:17-0.25:588:08Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:262.712:532.17:14-0.27:170.05:588:08Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:172.51:472.08:09-0.18:210.15:578:09First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:102.32:432.09:040.09:240.25:578:10First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:042.13:382.09:560.110:230.25:568:10First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:562.04:312.110:460.111:200.35:568:11First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:481.95:232.111:340.15:558:12Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:391.86:122.212:160.312:210.15:558:13Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:291.86:592.31:070.21:050.15:548:13Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:161.87:432.41:540.21:450.15:548:14Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:001.88:252.42:380.12:220.15:548:14Full Moon31Wed
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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