Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 8:07 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 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 - Jan 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:182.38:341.51:54-0.23:10-0.17:145:05Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:012.39:201.62:32-0.23:46-0.17:145:06Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:432.210:051.73:12-0.24:18-0.27:145:07Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:262.210:511.83:55-0.24:48-0.27:155:08Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:082.111:381.94:42-0.25:20-0.37:155:08Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:521.95:33-0.15:56-0.37:155:09Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:282.012:411.86:34-0.16:40-0.37:155:10Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:232.11:351.77:460.07:34-0.47:155:11Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:212.22:321.68:580.08:32-0.47:155:12Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:202.33:321.510:06-0.19:34-0.47:155:13Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:192.44:341.511:13-0.110:42-0.57:145:14Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:192.45:351.512:14-0.27:145:15Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:162.56:331.61:09-0.37:145:16Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:102.57:281.712:53-0.62:00-0.47:145:17New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:012.58:211.81:50-0.62:49-0.57:145:18New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:512.49:141.92:46-0.63:36-0.57:135:18New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:402.310:051.93:40-0.54:21-0.57:135:19Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:262.210:532.04:32-0.55:04-0.57:135:20Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:112.011:412.05:23-0.35:46-0.47:125:21Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:561.86:15-0.26:29-0.37:125:22Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:291.912:421.67:10-0.17:14-0.27:125:23First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:181.91:301.58:070.08:01-0.27:115:24First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:091.92:191.39:030.18:48-0.17:115:25First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:011.83:101.39:580.19:35-0.17:105:26First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:521.84:021.210:540.110:25-0.17:105:27Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:451.94:561.211:480.111:19-0.17:095:28Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:361.95:481.312:370.07:085:30Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:242.06:371.412:09-0.21:200.07:085:31Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:092.17:231.512:54-0.21:59-0.17:075:32Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:522.18:091.61:36-0.32:36-0.27:065:33Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:352.18:551.82:19-0.33:11-0.37:065:34Full Moon31Fri
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 5:03 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 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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