Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 5:24 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 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 - Oct 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:403.411:022.64:200.15:200.27:016:50Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:323.411:522.55:070.16:140.37:026:49Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:243.35:560.27:100.47:036:48Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:432.41:183.26:500.38:120.57:046:46Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:372.32:153.07:530.59:140.67:046:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:362.23:142.89:030.610:140.77:056:43Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:362.14:122.710:100.711:110.77:066:42Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:352.25:092.611:140.77:076:41Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:332.26:042.512:050.712:150.77:086:39Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:272.36:532.512:540.71:100.67:086:38Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:152.57:372.41:370.71:590.67:096:37Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:572.68:182.42:150.62:420.67:106:35New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:372.78:582.42:490.63:240.57:116:34New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:172.89:382.33:200.64:040.57:126:33New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:572.810:182.33:480.64:430.57:136:31New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:382.910:592.24:120.65:200.67:136:30Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:192.911:382.24:370.65:560.67:146:29Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:012.85:060.66:340.77:156:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:182.112:452.85:400.67:180.87:166:26Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:022.01:342.76:220.68:150.87:176:25First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:532.02:302.77:150.69:150.87:186:24First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:542.13:282.68:280.710:100.77:196:23First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:552.24:272.69:510.611:020.67:196:22First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:562.45:252.611:110.611:530.57:206:21Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:552.66:222.612:250.47:216:19Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:512.97:152.612:430.31:280.37:226:18Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:443.18:062.61:300.22:250.17:236:17Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:353.38:562.52:160.13:190.17:246:16Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:263.49:472.53:030.04:120.07:256:15Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:183.410:392.43:520.05:050.17:266:14Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:103.311:312.34:430.05:580.27:276:13Waning 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 2:31 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 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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