Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 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 - Feb 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:342.010:571.84:09-0.24:51-0.27:055:35Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:151.911:421.94:52-0.25:18-0.37:045:36Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:571.85:41-0.25:52-0.37:035:37Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:312.012:441.66:40-0.16:34-0.37:035:38Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:252.11:371.57:50-0.17:26-0.47:025:39Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:232.22:351.49:010.08:25-0.47:015:40Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:222.23:361.410:10-0.19:30-0.47:005:41Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:232.34:391.411:18-0.110:41-0.46:595:42Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:242.45:411.512:19-0.26:585:43Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:222.56:391.61:13-0.36:575:44Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:162.57:341.812:58-0.62:04-0.46:565:45New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:072.58:281.91:57-0.62:52-0.56:555:46New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:582.49:212.02:54-0.63:39-0.56:545:47New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:472.310:122.13:49-0.64:23-0.56:535:48Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:342.111:002.14:41-0.55:06-0.56:525:49Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:201.911:482.15:33-0.45:48-0.46:515:49Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:051.86:27-0.26:32-0.36:505:50Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:362.012:521.67:23-0.17:19-0.26:495:51First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:272.01:411.48:200.08:08-0.16:485:52First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:191.92:321.39:160.18:580.06:475:53First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:111.93:241.310:120.29:500.06:455:54First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:041.94:181.211:090.210:450.06:445:55Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:581.95:121.312:020.26:435:56Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:491.96:031.412:480.16:425:57Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:362.06:501.512:29-0.11:300.06:415:58Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:202.17:351.61:13-0.12:080.06:395:59Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:022.18:191.81:55-0.22:43-0.16:386:00Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:442.19:031.92:36-0.23:14-0.26:376:01Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:272.19:482.03:18-0.33:43-0.26:366:02Full Moon29Wed
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 1:59 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 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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