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 3h 15m at 5:24 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:58 pm (2.3 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 - Mar 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:041.56:240.05:520.06:356:02Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:342.012:471.47:150.26:250.06:346:03Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:232.01:351.38:120.27:090.06:336:04Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:161.92:271.39:100.38:040.16:316:04Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:112.03:221.310:080.39:050.06:306:05Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:072.04:201.311:060.310:130.06:296:06Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:032.15:191.511:570.211:25-0.16:276:07Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:562.17:131.71:420.07:267:08Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:452.28:041.91:28-0.22:21-0.17:257:09Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:322.38:532.22:23-0.32:59-0.27:237:10New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:192.29:432.43:17-0.43:38-0.37:227:10New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:072.210:342.64:10-0.44:19-0.47:217:11New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:562.111:242.75:04-0.45:01-0.57:197:12Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:442.05:57-0.45:45-0.57:187:13Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:152.712:331.96:53-0.36:33-0.47:177:14Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:092.61:261.77:54-0.17:29-0.37:157:15First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:062.52:231.69:000.08:38-0.27:147:15First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:062.43:241.510:040.19:49-0.17:127:16First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:072.24:261.511:060.110:580.07:117:17First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:072.15:281.612:060.17:107:18Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:062.16:281.712:060.01:000.17:087:19Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:002.17:201.81:060.01:470.07:077:19Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:472.08:062.01:59-0.12:290.07:057:20Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:302.08:492.12:47-0.13:070.07:047:21Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:112.09:312.23:31-0.13:420.07:037:22Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:521.910:122.34:14-0.14:150.07:017:23Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:331.910:532.34:54-0.14:450.07:007:23Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:131.811:342.35:330.05:110.06:587:24Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:521.76:110.15:360.16:577:25Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:152.312:311.66:500.26:040.16:567:26Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:582.21:121.57:350.36:380.16:547:27Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 8:41 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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