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 2h 08m 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 - Nov 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:013.25:350.16:510.37:286:12Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:222.211:54 AM3.05:300.36:490.46:295:11Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:162.112:482.86:330.47:480.56:305:10Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:142.11:442.67:430.58:440.56:305:09Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:132.12:402.48:500.69:360.66:315:08Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:102.13:342.39:520.610:260.66:325:07Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:052.24:262.210:510.611:120.56:335:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:572.35:162.111:470.611:550.56:345:06Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:442.46:032.112:360.56:355:05Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:272.56:462.012:330.51:200.46:365:04Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:082.67:262.01:070.42:010.46:375:03New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:482.78:072.01:380.42:420.46:385:03New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:292.78:482.02:050.43:210.46:395:02New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:112.89:301.92:320.44:000.46:405:01New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:542.710:121.93:030.34:380.46:415:01Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:372.710:561.93:380.35:170.46:425:00Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:222.711:421.94:190.35:580.46:435:00Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:102.65:070.36:460.46:444:59Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:351.91:022.56:050.47:400.46:454:58First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:352.01:592.47:230.48:310.36:464:58First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:352.22:572.38:470.49:200.26:474:58First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:342.43:542.210:030.310:110.16:484:57Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:322.64:522.111:130.211:040.06:494:57Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:292.85:482.112:160.16:504:56Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:233.06:422.11:120.06:514:56Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:143.17:332.112:49-0.22:05-0.16:524:56Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:063.18:242.01:39-0.22:58-0.16:534:55Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:573.19:172.02:31-0.23:49-0.16:534:55Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:493.010:092.03:24-0.24:40-0.16:544:55Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:402.811:011.94:18-0.15:300.06:554:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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