Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 19m at 4:02 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:36 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jul 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:341.95:172.610:34-0.15:568:24Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:331.96:152.812:010.111:32 AM-0.25:568:24Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:321.97:112.91:050.112:34-0.25:578:24Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:291.98:053.02:030.01:35-0.35:578:24Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:232.08:583.02:57-0.12:32-0.35:588:24Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:172.09:513.03:50-0.23:30-0.35:588:24Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:122.110:442.94:41-0.24:28-0.35:598:24Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:072.111:342.75:31-0.25:25-0.26:008:23Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:592.16:19-0.16:21-0.16:008:23Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:232.612:512.27:08-0.17:190.16:018:23Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:122.41:442.27:570.08:210.26:018:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:012.22:372.28:460.19:210.36:028:22Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:522.03:292.29:340.210:180.46:028:22Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:421.84:192.210:200.211:140.46:038:21Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:321.75:102.211:050.36:048:21Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:231.76:002.312:090.411:52 AM0.36:048:20Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:141.66:492.41:020.412:390.36:058:20Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:031.77:352.41:500.41:220.36:068:19Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:491.78:182.52:340.32:020.26:068:19New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:331.89:022.63:160.32:390.26:078:18New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:171.89:452.63:560.33:160.26:088:18New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:031.910:292.64:340.23:560.26:098:17New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:492.011:122.65:100.24:390.16:098:16Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:342.111:542.55:420.25:240.26:108:16Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:212.26:130.16:130.26:118:15Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:382.41:092.36:470.17:100.36:118:14Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:252.32:022.57:280.18:180.36:128:14First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:162.12:592.68:170.19:300.36:138:13First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:122.03:572.79:120.010:380.36:148:12First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:102.04:552.810:100.011:450.36:148:11Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:101.95:552.911:140.06:158:10Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 7:19 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 97% 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 (97% 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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