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 49m 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 - Jul 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:381.68:102.62:230.31:280.15:568:24Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:241.78:562.73:060.22:120.05:578:24Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:111.79:432.73:500.12:580.05:578:24Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:011.810:312.74:330.13:49-0.15:588:24Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:521.911:192.75:140.04:43-0.15:588:24Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:442.15:550.05:390.05:598:24Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:072.612:362.26:37-0.16:400.05:598:24Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:562.41:312.37:22-0.17:480.16:008:23Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:472.32:282.48:11-0.19:010.26:008:23Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:422.13:262.59:03-0.110:090.26:018:23Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:391.94:232.69:56-0.111:130.26:018:22Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:351.85:202.710:51-0.16:028:22Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:341.76:182.712:170.211:50 AM-0.16:038:22Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:321.77:122.71:160.212:500.06:038:21Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:261.88:032.72:100.21:460.06:048:21New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:171.88:522.73:000.12:380.06:058:20New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:071.89:392.63:470.13:280.06:058:20New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:561.910:252.64:320.14:170.16:068:19New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:442.011:092.55:140.15:040.16:078:19Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:312.011:522.45:540.25:500.26:078:18Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:162.16:310.26:360.36:088:18Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:342.21:012.17:070.37:260.46:098:17Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:162.11:472.27:430.38:220.56:098:16First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:011.92:362.28:180.49:190.56:108:16First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:481.83:262.28:540.410:150.66:118:15First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:371.74:172.39:320.411:110.66:128:14First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:271.75:092.410:140.46:128:13Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:201.66:032.512:090.611:03 AM0.36:138:13Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:151.76:552.61:040.512:010.36:148:12Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:081.87:452.71:530.41:010.26:158:11Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:581.98:332.82:370.31:560.16:158:10Full Moon31Thu
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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