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 3h 33m 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 - May 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:111.99:382.73:44-0.13:26-0.16:157:52Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:571.910:242.74:31-0.14:09-0.16:147:53Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:431.811:102.65:160.04:500.06:137:54Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:281.811:542.56:000.15:310.16:127:55Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:131.76:440.26:120.26:117:55Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:402.412:591.77:320.36:570.36:107:56Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:272.21:501.78:230.37:560.46:097:57Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:172.12:431.79:130.49:050.46:087:58Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:082.03:371.89:590.410:080.46:077:59Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:591.94:301.910:400.411:070.46:067:59Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:501.85:212.011:200.36:058:00Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:411.86:122.212:060.411:59 AM0.36:048:01Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:311.87:002.41:000.312:370.26:048:02Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:181.87:462.61:490.21:150.16:038:03Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:041.88:312.72:350.11:540.06:028:03New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:491.89:182.83:200.02:35-0.16:018:04New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:371.810:082.94:070.03:21-0.26:018:05New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:271.810:592.94:55-0.14:12-0.26:008:06Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:201.911:502.85:43-0.15:07-0.25:598:06Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:131.96:330.06:06-0.15:598:07Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:432.71:102.07:260.07:130.05:588:08Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:372.52:102.08:230.08:310.15:588:09First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:342.33:112.19:180.09:450.15:578:09First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:322.24:102.310:11-0.110:520.15:568:10First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:282.05:082.411:02-0.111:560.15:568:11Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:241.96:032.511:54-0.15:558:11Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:191.86:552.612:560.112:44-0.15:558:12Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:111.87:432.61:500.01:32-0.15:558:13Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:591.78:292.62:390.02:17-0.15:548:13Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:441.79:132.63:250.03:000.05:548:14Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:291.79:582.64:100.13:420.05:548:15Full Moon31Wed
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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