Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:21 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 01m at 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 - Jun 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:222.14:012.29:380.110:230.25:538:15Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:182.04:582.410:250.011:340.25:538:16Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:151.95:552.611:17-0.15:538:16Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:131.96:512.812:410.112:13-0.25:538:17Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:091.97:453.01:41-0.11:10-0.35:528:17Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:031.98:383.02:36-0.12:05-0.35:528:18New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:561.99:313.03:30-0.23:00-0.45:528:18New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:501.910:242.94:23-0.23:57-0.35:528:19New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:451.911:172.85:15-0.24:55-0.35:528:19Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:391.96:06-0.15:53-0.15:528:20Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:082.612:331.96:56-0.16:520.05:528:20Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:582.41:272.07:480.07:560.15:528:21First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:492.22:222.08:400.19:010.25:528:21First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:402.03:172.09:280.110:010.35:528:22First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:311.84:092.110:140.110:580.35:528:22First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:211.74:592.110:580.211:540.35:528:22Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:111.65:482.211:420.25:528:23Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:021.66:362.312:480.312:260.25:528:23Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:501.67:212.41:370.31:070.25:528:23Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:351.68:042.42:210.31:450.25:528:23Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:191.68:472.53:040.22:200.15:538:24Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:021.69:302.53:460.22:550.15:538:24Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:461.610:142.54:270.23:310.15:538:24Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:321.710:582.55:060.24:120.15:538:24Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:181.811:412.55:420.24:560.15:548:24Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:051.96:150.15:440.15:548:24Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:252.412:532.06:490.16:390.25:548:24Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:102.31:452.17:270.17:450.25:558:24Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:002.12:412.38:100.09:000.35:558:25Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:532.03:372.48:590.010:110.25:568:24Third Quarter30Tue
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 3:09 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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