Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 29m at 5:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:55 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Oct 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:242.15:562.512:040.911:59 AM0.87:026:50Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:172.26:462.612:510.812:530.77:026:48Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:062.47:312.61:330.81:410.67:036:47Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:502.58:142.62:080.72:250.67:046:45New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:332.78:552.62:400.63:060.57:056:44New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:152.99:372.53:090.53:480.47:066:43New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:593.010:202.53:380.54:310.47:066:41New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:443.111:042.44:100.45:150.47:076:40Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:303.211:492.44:470.46:010.57:086:39Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:193.25:280.46:520.57:096:37Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:372.31:113.16:150.47:530.67:106:36First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:312.22:093.07:110.49:000.67:106:35First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:322.23:112.98:260.510:040.67:116:33First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:362.24:122.89:500.511:030.67:126:32First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:402.35:132.811:070.57:136:31Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:422.56:122.712:010.512:180.47:146:30Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:412.77:072.712:540.41:200.47:156:28Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:332.97:572.61:420.32:150.37:156:27Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:223.08:442.62:260.33:070.27:166:26Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:093.19:302.53:090.33:560.27:176:25Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:553.110:162.43:500.34:430.37:186:23Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:403.111:012.34:310.35:290.37:196:22Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:253.011:452.25:100.46:130.47:206:21Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:092.95:480.57:000.57:216:20Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:302.112:552.86:270.67:500.77:226:19Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:162.11:442.67:120.78:450.77:236:18Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:072.02:372.58:120.89:380.87:236:17Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:022.03:302.49:210.810:280.87:246:16Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:572.04:232.410:230.811:160.77:256:15Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:512.15:152.311:240.77:266:14Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:432.26:062.312:010.712:220.77:276:13Waning Crescent31Wed
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 8:08 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 94% 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 Waning Gibbous (94% 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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