Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:50 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 46m at 12:39 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Apr 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:512.29:172.63:10-0.33:15-0.36:527:28Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:382.110:052.74:01-0.33:58-0.36:517:29Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:252.010:522.74:50-0.34:41-0.36:497:29Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:111.911:382.65:37-0.25:22-0.26:487:30Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:561.86:240.06:04-0.16:477:31Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:242.512:411.77:120.16:460.16:457:32Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:112.31:281.68:050.27:370.26:447:33Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:022.22:201.69:010.38:390.36:427:33Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:552.13:151.59:550.49:430.36:417:34Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:492.04:101.610:470.410:440.36:407:35Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:421.95:051.711:360.411:440.36:387:36Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:341.95:581.812:230.36:377:37Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:251.96:482.012:410.31:040.36:367:37Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:111.97:332.21:310.21:390.26:357:38Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:551.98:162.42:160.12:100.16:337:39New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:371.98:592.52:590.02:390.06:327:40New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:191.99:432.63:410.03:100.06:317:41New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:031.910:292.74:250.03:47-0.16:297:42New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:491.811:172.75:090.04:28-0.16:287:42Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:351.85:550.05:14-0.16:277:43Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:062.712:251.86:440.16:04-0.16:267:44Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:582.61:201.87:410.17:050.06:257:45First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:552.52:211.88:440.18:230.16:237:46First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:552.43:241.99:430.19:460.16:227:46First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:542.34:262.010:390.110:590.16:217:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:532.25:272.211:330.06:207:48Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:512.16:252.412:080.012:260.06:197:49Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:472.07:172.61:100.01:15-0.16:187:50Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:372.08:062.72:05-0.12:00-0.16:177:50Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:252.08:522.72:55-0.12:44-0.16:167:51Full Moon30Sun
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 3:44 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 81% 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 (81% 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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