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 26m 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 - Oct 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:102.36:372.512:420.812:520.77:026:50Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:582.47:232.61:260.71:390.67:026:48Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:432.58:062.62:050.72:220.67:036:47Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:262.78:482.62:400.63:030.57:046:46Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:082.89:302.63:120.63:420.57:056:44Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:502.910:122.63:400.54:220.57:066:43Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:343.010:552.54:090.55:020.47:066:41Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:183.011:392.54:410.45:430.57:076:40Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:043.15:180.46:280.57:086:39Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:242.412:533.06:010.47:210.67:096:37Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:152.41:473.06:520.58:250.67:106:36Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:122.32:462.97:570.59:310.67:106:35Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:132.43:472.99:160.510:320.67:116:33Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:152.44:472.810:340.511:310.57:126:32Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:172.65:472.811:470.47:136:31Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:172.76:442.812:280.412:540.37:146:30Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:122.97:372.81:210.31:520.27:156:28Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:043.18:272.72:090.22:460.27:156:27New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:533.29:162.72:550.23:380.17:166:26New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:423.210:042.63:400.24:280.17:176:25New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:303.210:522.54:260.25:160.27:186:24Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:173.111:392.45:100.36:040.37:196:22Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:033.05:540.46:520.47:206:21Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:252.312:502.86:380.57:430.57:216:20Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:132.21:392.77:290.68:370.67:226:19First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:042.12:302.68:290.79:300.77:236:18First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:582.13:232.49:300.710:210.77:236:17First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:512.14:152.410:280.811:100.77:246:16First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:442.25:072.311:250.711:570.77:256:15Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:362.35:582.312:200.77:266:14Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:262.46:472.312:410.61:110.67:276:13Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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