Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 19m at 7:24 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:00 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jun 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:382.13:182.28:540.09:370.25:538:15First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:342.04:152.49:440.010:480.25:538:16First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:301.95:132.610:37-0.111:570.15:538:16Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:291.96:112.711:33-0.25:538:17Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:281.97:072.91:010.012:34-0.35:528:17Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:241.98:003.01:58-0.11:32-0.35:528:18Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:171.98:523.02:52-0.12:28-0.35:528:18Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:111.99:442.93:45-0.23:24-0.35:528:19Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:052.010:362.84:36-0.24:20-0.35:528:19Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:592.011:262.75:26-0.25:16-0.25:528:20Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:512.06:14-0.16:10-0.15:528:20Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:152.512:422.07:01-0.17:070.15:528:21Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:022.31:332.07:500.08:080.25:528:21Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:512.12:262.08:390.19:080.35:528:22Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:411.93:182.19:250.110:060.35:528:22Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:311.84:082.110:100.211:010.45:528:22Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:201.74:582.210:530.211:560.45:528:23Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:101.65:482.211:370.25:528:23Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:011.66:372.312:490.412:210.25:528:23Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:501.67:232.41:380.31:040.25:538:23Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:361.68:072.52:220.31:440.15:538:24New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:211.68:502.53:050.22:210.15:538:24New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:061.79:342.63:460.22:590.15:538:24New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:521.810:192.64:260.13:400.05:548:24New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:391.811:032.55:030.14:260.05:548:24Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:272.011:472.55:380.05:140.05:548:24Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:152.16:120.06:060.15:548:24Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:322.41:052.26:490.07:050.15:558:25Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:202.21:592.37:32-0.18:160.25:558:25First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:122.12:562.58:21-0.19:290.25:568:25First Quarter30Sun
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 10:42 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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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