Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:54 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 43m at 11:17 pm (2.4 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 - Sep 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:402.21:082.76:170.57:240.76:397:33Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:212.11:572.76:520.58:240.76:407:31First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:092.02:532.77:390.59:310.86:417:30First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:052.03:522.88:390.510:370.86:427:29First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:052.04:522.89:470.411:420.76:427:27Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:082.15:532.911:010.46:437:26Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:122.26:513.012:420.612:200.36:447:24Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:112.57:453.01:350.51:300.26:457:23Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:062.78:373.02:230.32:310.16:457:22Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:002.99:283.03:090.23:290.16:467:20Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:533.110:182.93:540.14:260.06:477:19Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:453.211:082.84:400.15:210.16:477:17Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:363.211:572.65:260.16:150.26:487:16Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:273.26:110.27:100.46:497:14Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:462.41:183.17:000.38:100.56:507:13Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:362.32:122.97:550.49:100.66:507:12Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:302.13:082.88:570.610:090.76:517:10Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:262.14:042.79:580.711:060.86:527:09Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:222.05:002.610:580.76:537:07Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:182.15:552.512:020.811:57 AM0.76:537:06Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:132.16:452.512:530.812:520.76:547:04Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:022.27:302.61:370.81:410.66:557:03Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:472.48:122.62:170.72:260.66:557:01New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:292.58:522.62:520.73:070.66:567:00New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:102.69:322.53:240.63:470.56:576:59New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:512.710:132.53:520.64:260.56:586:57New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:322.810:532.44:160.65:030.56:586:56Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:132.911:322.34:400.65:400.66:596:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:542.95:070.66:180.67:006:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:112.312:392.95:400.57:030.77:016:51Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 2:35 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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