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 1h 20m 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 - Dec 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:382.21:592.28:070.28:350.06:564:55Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:392.32:562.19:180.29:270.06:574:55Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:372.53:531.910:240.210:19-0.16:584:54Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:342.64:501.811:270.111:13-0.16:594:54Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:292.65:451.812:250.07:004:54Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:202.76:361.712:05-0.11:160.07:014:54New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:082.77:241.712:54-0.12:050.07:014:54New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:542.78:101.71:40-0.12:510.07:024:55New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:402.68:571.72:25-0.13:360.07:034:55New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:262.59:441.73:10-0.14:200.07:044:55Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:112.410:311.73:540.05:010.17:044:55Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:542.311:161.74:370.15:420.17:054:55Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:372.25:210.26:220.17:064:56Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:031.712:212.06:100.27:030.27:074:56First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:521.81:071.97:100.37:430.27:074:56First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:431.81:561.78:140.48:200.27:084:56First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:341.92:451.69:130.48:550.17:084:57First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:242.03:351.510:110.39:310.17:094:57Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:152.14:271.511:090.310:140.07:104:58Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:072.35:201.512:040.27:104:58Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:582.46:111.512:540.17:114:59Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:472.57:011.51:400.07:114:59Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:362.67:501.612:50-0.32:27-0.17:125:00Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:252.78:431.71:42-0.43:13-0.27:125:00Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:162.69:371.82:38-0.44:00-0.37:125:01Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:072.610:311.93:36-0.44:45-0.37:135:01Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:572.411:262.04:36-0.45:31-0.47:135:02Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:472.35:38-0.36:19-0.47:135:03Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:212.112:392.06:47-0.27:11-0.47:145:03Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:192.21:341.87:58-0.18:05-0.47:145:04Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:172.22:311.69:04-0.18:56-0.37:145:05Third Quarter31Sun
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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