Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 5:54 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:39 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Apr 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:261.96:461.712:360.21:170.26:527:28Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:131.97:321.91:280.11:580.26:517:28Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:561.98:142.02:150.12:340.16:507:29Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:361.98:542.12:570.03:070.16:487:30Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:161.99:352.33:380.03:370.16:477:31Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:571.910:152.34:180.04:030.16:467:32Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:371.810:562.44:560.04:270.16:447:32Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:161.811:372.45:320.14:520.16:437:33Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:551.76:080.15:220.16:417:34Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:192.412:351.66:480.25:590.16:407:35Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:052.41:201.67:370.36:440.16:397:36Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:572.32:151.68:380.37:430.16:387:36Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:562.33:181.69:390.39:000.16:367:37Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:552.34:201.810:370.310:210.16:357:38Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:552.35:232.011:330.211:420.06:347:39Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:542.36:232.212:260.06:327:40Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:512.37:192.512:54-0.11:16-0.16:317:40Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:442.28:112.71:56-0.22:03-0.26:307:41New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:342.29:022.92:52-0.32:48-0.36:297:42New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:242.29:533.03:46-0.33:35-0.46:277:43New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:152.110:453.04:39-0.34:23-0.36:267:44New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:062.011:352.95:31-0.35:12-0.36:257:45Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:561.96:23-0.16:03-0.26:247:45Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:262.712:461.87:170.06:570.06:237:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:172.51:391.78:140.18:000.16:217:47First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:122.32:361.79:130.29:070.36:207:48First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:072.23:331.710:070.310:110.36:197:49First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:022.04:291.710:590.311:110.36:187:49First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:551.95:231.811:480.36:177:50Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:471.96:141.912:100.312:330.36:167:51Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 8:46 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 88% 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 (88% 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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