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 2h 07m at 7:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:22 am (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 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:003.510:222.73:430.14:420.17:016:50New Moon1Mon
2Tue10:523.511:132.64:310.15:350.27:026:49Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:443.45:210.16:280.37:036:48Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:032.512:363.26:120.27:250.57:046:46Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:552.41:293.07:090.48:250.67:046:45First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:492.32:262.88:140.59:250.77:056:43First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:482.23:232.79:220.610:210.77:066:42First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:462.24:192.510:260.711:150.87:076:41First Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:432.25:132.411:270.77:086:39Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:382.36:052.412:050.712:240.77:086:38Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:292.46:532.412:520.71:160.77:096:37Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:152.57:362.41:330.72:030.67:106:35Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:572.78:172.32:090.62:450.67:116:34Full Moon13Sat
14Sun8:372.88:572.32:420.63:250.57:126:33Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:172.89:372.33:110.64:050.57:136:31Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:582.910:182.23:370.64:430.57:136:30Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:402.910:592.24:030.65:200.67:146:29Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:222.911:392.24:330.55:570.67:156:28Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:062.95:070.56:360.77:166:26Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:222.112:522.85:470.57:220.77:176:25Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:102.11:432.86:360.68:190.77:186:24Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:062.12:402.77:390.69:170.77:196:23Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:082.23:382.69:020.610:110.67:196:22Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:092.44:372.610:230.611:030.57:206:21Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:092.65:352.511:390.511:570.47:216:19Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:082.96:322.512:470.37:226:18Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:043.17:262.512:490.21:470.27:236:17Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:563.38:172.51:390.12:410.17:246:16New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:473.49:072.42:270.03:340.17:256:15New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:383.49:582.43:160.04:270.17:266:14New Moon30Tue
31Wed10:303.310:502.34:070.05:180.17:276:13Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 10:12 pm — 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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