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 59m 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 - Nov 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:213.211:412.34:590.16:090.27:286:12Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:113.05:510.27:010.37:296:11Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:322.21:022.86:470.37:570.47:306:10First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:262.112:552.66:500.57:530.56:305:09First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:222.11:482.47:570.68:450.56:315:08First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:182.12:422.39:000.69:340.66:325:07First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:132.23:332.19:590.610:210.66:335:07Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:052.24:242.110:560.611:060.56:345:06Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:562.35:142.011:490.611:480.56:355:05Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:432.56:012.012:370.56:365:04Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:262.66:442.012:250.51:210.46:375:03Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:082.77:262.012:590.42:020.46:385:03Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:492.78:072.01:290.42:430.46:395:02Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:312.88:491.91:580.33:230.36:405:01Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:152.89:331.92:300.34:020.36:415:01Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:592.810:181.93:070.34:410.46:425:00Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:442.711:042.03:490.25:200.46:435:00Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:302.711:552.04:360.36:020.36:444:59Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:202.65:300.36:510.36:454:58Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:512.11:142.46:390.47:440.36:464:58Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:512.22:112.38:020.48:360.26:474:58Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:502.43:092.29:190.39:270.16:484:57Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:492.64:072.110:290.310:210.06:494:57Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:472.85:052.011:350.211:17-0.16:504:56Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:432.96:012.012:340.06:514:56Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:363.06:542.012:12-0.21:280.06:524:56New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:273.17:452.01:05-0.22:20-0.16:534:55New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:183.08:362.01:56-0.23:11-0.16:534:55New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:082.99:282.02:48-0.24:00-0.16:544:55Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:582.810:192.03:41-0.14:480.06:554:55Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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