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 40m at 8:07 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:11 am (2.0 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 - May 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:392.16:00-0.25:43-0.36:147:52Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:102.912:332.16:54-0.16:44-0.26:137:53Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:032.71:302.07:52-0.17:530.06:127:54Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:592.52:302.08:510.09:040.16:117:55Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:572.33:302.19:470.010:100.16:107:56Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:532.14:282.110:400.011:130.26:097:56Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:482.05:232.211:310.16:087:57Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:421.96:162.312:130.212:210.16:087:58Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:331.87:032.41:080.11:070.16:077:59Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:201.87:472.41:570.11:490.16:068:00Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:041.88:292.52:420.12:280.16:058:00New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:461.89:112.53:240.13:040.16:048:01New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:291.89:532.54:060.13:390.16:038:02New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:121.810:362.54:470.14:120.16:038:03New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:551.811:192.45:260.14:440.16:028:04Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:391.86:040.25:180.26:018:04Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:012.412:221.86:400.25:550.26:008:05Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:442.31:081.87:170.36:390.36:008:06Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:292.21:581.87:560.37:360.35:598:07First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:172.12:521.98:380.28:490.35:598:07First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:092.03:462.19:210.210:010.35:588:08First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:032.04:412.310:060.111:090.25:578:09First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:581.95:362.510:550.05:578:10Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:541.96:322.712:170.111:50 AM-0.15:568:10Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:501.97:262.91:180.012:47-0.25:568:11Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:442.08:183.02:13-0.11:44-0.35:558:12Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:372.09:113.13:06-0.22:39-0.45:558:12Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:312.010:043.03:59-0.23:36-0.45:558:13Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:272.110:582.94:52-0.34:35-0.45:548:14Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:222.111:502.85:44-0.35:35-0.35:548:14Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:172.16:35-0.26:35-0.25:538:15Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 11:09 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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