Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 10m at 6:50 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:10 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Aug 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:342.211:512.35:380.35:430.36:168:09Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:162.36:000.36:210.46:178:08Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:302.212:582.46:230.37:050.56:188:07Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:092.01:452.46:520.38:000.56:198:06Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:531.92:372.57:310.39:060.66:198:05Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:431.83:322.68:200.310:110.66:208:04Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:391.84:302.69:190.211:170.66:218:03Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:391.85:302.710:230.26:228:02Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:421.96:292.812:220.511:35 AM0.16:228:01Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:442.07:262.91:200.412:500.06:238:00Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:432.28:183.02:110.31:570.06:247:59New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:382.49:103.02:590.12:58-0.16:257:58New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:332.610:012.93:460.03:58-0.16:257:57New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:272.810:522.84:33-0.14:56-0.16:267:56Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:202.911:412.65:18-0.15:520.06:277:55Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:122.96:03-0.16:480.16:287:53Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:292.41:032.96:500.07:470.36:287:52First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:192.31:562.87:410.18:480.46:297:51First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:102.12:512.78:360.39:470.66:307:50First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:042.03:472.69:340.410:460.66:317:49First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:581.94:422.510:310.511:440.76:317:47Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:541.85:372.511:290.56:327:46Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:491.96:302.512:390.712:260.56:337:45Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:421.97:182.51:280.71:180.56:347:43Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:312.08:012.52:110.62:050.56:347:42Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:152.28:422.52:500.62:470.46:357:41Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:582.39:222.53:260.53:280.46:367:40Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:402.410:022.53:580.54:080.46:377:38Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:222.510:422.44:270.54:470.46:377:37Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:032.611:212.44:500.55:230.56:387:35Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:442.75:130.56:000.56:397:34Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 10:00 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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