Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 25m at 2:11 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:27 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jul 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:122.13:512.49:54-0.110:380.25:568:24First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:072.04:472.410:46-0.111:380.25:578:24Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:011.95:412.411:380.05:578:24Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:551.86:322.412:360.212:300.05:588:24Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:471.87:202.51:290.21:190.15:588:24Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:341.88:042.52:170.22:030.15:598:24Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:191.88:472.53:010.22:450.15:598:23Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:041.89:302.53:440.13:250.16:008:23Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:481.810:132.54:250.14:040.16:018:23Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:341.910:562.55:050.14:420.26:018:23Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:181.911:382.45:410.25:180.26:028:22Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:012.06:150.25:540.36:028:22Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:192.312:452.06:450.26:330.36:038:21Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:002.21:312.17:150.27:210.46:048:21Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:442.12:202.17:480.28:230.46:048:21Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:322.03:122.28:290.29:290.46:058:20Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:241.94:052.49:160.210:330.46:068:20Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:171.95:002.510:070.111:390.36:068:19Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:141.95:572.711:030.06:078:19Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:131.96:532.812:430.212:07-0.16:088:18Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:102.07:473.01:400.11:12-0.26:088:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:052.28:393.02:320.02:12-0.26:098:17New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:592.39:323.03:23-0.13:11-0.36:108:16New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:552.410:253.04:14-0.24:11-0.36:108:15New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:502.511:172.95:04-0.25:10-0.26:118:15Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:452.65:54-0.26:08-0.16:128:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:082.712:382.66:43-0.27:080.06:138:13Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:592.61:322.67:35-0.18:110.16:138:12First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:512.42:282.58:290.09:140.26:148:11First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:452.23:232.59:240.110:140.36:158:11First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:382.04:172.510:160.111:120.46:168:10First Quarter31Thu
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 5:19 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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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