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 1m 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 - Dec 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:462.611:091.94:330.05:360.16:564:55Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:342.511:591.95:250.16:240.16:574:55Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:212.36:220.27:130.26:584:54First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:511.91:102.17:250.38:010.26:594:54First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:441.92:011.98:260.48:470.27:004:54First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:372.02:511.89:240.49:290.37:004:54First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:272.03:411.710:200.410:110.27:014:54Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:172.14:311.611:160.410:540.27:024:55Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:072.25:221.612:070.37:034:55Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:542.36:091.612:540.27:044:55Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:402.46:541.612:150.11:370.27:044:55Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:232.57:381.612:520.02:200.17:054:55Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:072.58:231.61:290.03:010.17:064:55Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:522.69:101.72:09-0.13:420.07:064:56Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:382.59:591.82:54-0.14:210.07:074:56Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:242.510:491.93:43-0.14:59-0.17:084:56Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:112.411:392.04:36-0.15:39-0.17:084:57Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:592.35:340.06:22-0.27:094:57Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:342.112:502.16:420.07:11-0.27:094:58Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:312.21:461.97:590.08:04-0.27:104:58Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:302.32:431.89:090.08:58-0.37:104:59Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:282.43:411.710:160.09:53-0.37:114:59Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:262.54:401.611:210.010:53-0.37:115:00Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:232.65:381.612:20-0.17:125:00Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:182.66:331.61:14-0.27:125:01Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:092.67:251.612:50-0.42:04-0.27:135:01New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:592.68:151.71:43-0.42:53-0.27:135:02New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:472.59:061.72:35-0.43:40-0.37:135:03New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:352.49:561.73:26-0.34:24-0.27:145:03Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:202.310:441.84:15-0.25:06-0.27:145:04Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:042.111:311.85:03-0.15:46-0.27:145:05Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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