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 1h 13m 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 - Jul 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:351.811:002.45:100.24:440.25:568:24Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:211.811:422.35:470.25:230.25:578:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:041.96:210.26:030.35:578:24Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:222.212:481.96:510.26:470.35:588:24Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:032.11:342.07:180.27:390.45:588:24Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:461.92:232.17:480.28:420.45:598:24Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:321.83:132.28:240.29:440.55:598:24Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:221.74:052.39:070.210:450.46:008:23Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:131.75:002.59:550.111:490.46:008:23Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:091.65:562.610:490.06:018:23Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:081.76:522.712:500.311:51 AM0.06:028:22Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:051.87:462.91:450.212:58-0.16:028:22Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:001.98:382.92:360.12:01-0.26:038:22New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:552.09:302.93:260.03:01-0.36:038:21New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:512.210:232.94:14-0.14:03-0.36:048:21New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:482.311:142.85:02-0.25:04-0.26:058:20Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:422.55:49-0.26:04-0.16:058:20Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:042.612:362.56:35-0.27:050.06:068:19Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:542.41:302.67:24-0.28:090.16:078:19First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:462.22:262.68:16-0.19:130.26:088:18First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:392.03:222.69:090.010:140.36:088:17First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:331.84:172.510:030.111:140.46:098:17First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:271.75:122.510:560.26:108:16Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:221.76:062.412:130.411:52 AM0.26:108:15Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:161.76:572.41:080.412:470.26:118:15Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:081.77:442.51:570.41:370.26:128:14Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:551.88:272.52:410.42:220.26:138:13Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:401.89:092.53:230.43:040.26:138:12Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:241.99:512.54:020.33:460.26:148:12Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:092.010:322.44:380.34:260.36:158:11Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:522.111:122.45:110.35:050.36:168:10Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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