Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 4:42 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 41m at 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 - Feb 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:252.68:471.92:04-0.73:08-0.57:045:35New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:172.59:422.03:04-0.73:55-0.67:045:36New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:082.410:352.14:03-0.74:41-0.67:035:37Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:582.211:282.25:00-0.65:27-0.67:025:38Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:462.05:59-0.46:14-0.57:015:39Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:202.212:361.87:00-0.37:05-0.47:005:40First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:142.11:291.68:03-0.27:59-0.36:595:41First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:092.12:221.49:03-0.18:52-0.26:585:42First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:032.03:161.310:020.09:46-0.26:585:43First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:581.94:101.211:010.110:43-0.16:575:44Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:531.95:051.211:560.111:39-0.16:565:45Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:451.95:571.312:460.06:555:46Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:332.06:451.312:29-0.11:300.06:545:47Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:162.07:291.41:14-0.22:110.06:525:48Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:582.08:131.51:57-0.22:49-0.16:515:49Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:402.08:561.62:37-0.23:24-0.16:505:50Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:212.09:391.73:16-0.23:54-0.16:495:51Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:011.910:211.83:54-0.24:20-0.16:485:52Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:391.811:011.94:31-0.24:41-0.26:475:53Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:171.711:432.05:09-0.15:05-0.26:465:54Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:571.65:520.05:36-0.26:455:55Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:292.112:411.56:450.06:16-0.26:435:56Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:222.11:331.47:510.17:08-0.26:425:57Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:192.22:311.49:000.18:11-0.26:415:58Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:192.23:331.410:080.19:20-0.36:405:59Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:212.34:381.511:140.010:37-0.36:396:00Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:232.45:411.612:13-0.16:376:00Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:202.46:391.81:05-0.26:366:01Waning Crescent28Thu
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 1:48 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 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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