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 1h 28m 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 - Jan 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:552.34:081.510:49-0.110:30-0.37:145:06Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:522.35:061.411:50-0.111:27-0.37:145:06Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:472.46:011.412:45-0.17:155:07Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:382.46:521.412:22-0.31:36-0.27:155:08Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:262.47:401.41:12-0.32:23-0.27:155:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:122.38:271.52:00-0.33:09-0.27:155:10Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:582.39:151.52:46-0.33:52-0.27:155:11Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:422.210:011.53:32-0.24:32-0.27:155:11Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:252.110:461.64:16-0.25:10-0.17:155:12Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:072.011:311.64:59-0.15:46-0.17:155:13Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:481.85:430.06:21-0.17:145:14Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:171.712:321.76:350.16:55-0.17:145:15Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:041.71:171.57:340.17:290.07:145:16Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:541.82:051.48:330.28:050.07:145:17Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:451.82:551.39:310.28:43-0.17:145:18Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:361.93:461.210:290.19:28-0.17:135:19Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:292.04:411.211:290.110:21-0.27:135:20Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:232.15:361.312:220.07:135:21Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:152.36:291.31:11-0.17:125:22Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:052.47:201.512:21-0.41:57-0.27:125:23New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:552.58:111.61:17-0.52:42-0.37:115:24New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:442.59:051.82:12-0.63:26-0.47:115:25New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:352.49:591.93:10-0.64:10-0.57:105:26Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:242.310:522.14:09-0.64:53-0.67:105:27Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:132.211:452.15:07-0.55:38-0.67:095:28Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:032.06:09-0.46:25-0.67:095:29Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:392.212:551.87:16-0.37:18-0.57:085:30First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:362.21:501.68:23-0.28:14-0.47:075:31First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:342.22:471.49:27-0.19:11-0.47:075:32First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:322.23:441.310:29-0.110:09-0.37:065:33Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:302.14:421.311:31-0.111:11-0.37:055:34Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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