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 3h 22m 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 - Oct 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:152.212:483.05:460.57:180.77:026:50Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:022.21:422.96:340.58:220.87:026:49Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:592.22:422.97:350.59:280.87:036:47Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:032.23:432.88:550.610:290.77:046:46Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:082.34:442.810:190.611:270.67:056:44Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:112.55:442.811:370.57:056:43Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:122.76:412.712:220.512:480.47:066:42Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:092.97:342.71:130.41:490.37:076:40Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:013.18:242.71:590.32:430.27:086:39New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:513.39:132.62:440.23:360.27:096:38New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:403.310:012.53:290.24:270.27:096:36New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:293.310:492.44:140.25:160.37:106:35Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:173.211:362.45:000.36:050.47:116:34Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:053.15:450.46:540.57:126:32Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:232.312:532.96:310.57:470.77:136:31Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:122.21:442.77:250.68:440.87:146:30First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:042.12:372.68:280.79:380.87:146:29First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:002.13:312.59:330.810:300.87:156:27First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:552.14:242.410:340.811:180.87:166:26First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:492.25:162.311:320.87:176:25Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:422.36:062.312:040.812:280.77:186:24Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:312.46:532.312:460.71:190.77:196:23Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:172.67:372.31:230.62:040.67:206:21Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:592.88:182.31:550.62:450.57:216:20Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:402.98:592.22:230.53:260.47:216:19Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:223.09:422.22:520.44:070.47:226:18Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:073.010:252.23:240.44:490.47:236:17Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:533.111:112.24:020.35:320.47:246:16Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:403.011:582.14:450.36:170.57:256:15Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:303.05:330.37:080.57:266:14Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:502.11:232.96:280.48:070.57:276:13Third Quarter31Tue
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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