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 3h 50m 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 - Jul 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:491.94:342.69:50-0.111:190.25:568:24Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:471.85:332.710:45-0.15:578:24Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:471.86:312.812:250.211:47 AM-0.25:578:24Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:461.87:272.91:260.112:51-0.25:578:24Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:421.88:212.92:220.01:52-0.25:588:24New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:371.99:132.93:150.02:50-0.35:588:24New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:311.910:052.84:06-0.13:47-0.25:598:24New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:252.010:552.74:55-0.14:44-0.26:008:23Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:182.111:432.55:42-0.15:39-0.16:008:23Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:092.16:260.06:330.16:018:23Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:292.412:582.17:110.07:290.26:018:22Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:152.21:482.27:560.18:290.36:028:22First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:032.02:392.28:410.29:270.46:038:22First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:511.83:292.29:250.210:220.56:038:21First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:411.74:192.210:080.311:170.56:048:21First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:301.65:102.310:510.36:048:20Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:211.66:012.312:130.511:37 AM0.36:058:20Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:131.66:512.41:060.512:250.36:068:19Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:031.67:382.51:530.41:120.36:068:19Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:501.78:222.52:370.41:540.26:078:18Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:351.79:062.63:190.32:350.26:088:18Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:211.89:502.63:580.33:180.16:098:17Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:082.010:342.64:350.24:040.16:098:16Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:562.111:182.55:090.24:530.16:108:16Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:432.35:410.15:430.16:118:15Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:022.412:312.46:140.16:370.26:118:14Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:472.31:222.56:510.07:400.36:128:14Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:352.22:172.67:350.08:500.36:138:13Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:292.03:152.78:280.09:580.46:148:12Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:261.94:132.79:260.011:050.46:148:11Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:251.85:132.810:280.06:158:10Waning Crescent31Fri
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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