Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 14m at 8:06 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:54 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Apr 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:152.28:412.52:35-0.32:46-0.36:527:28New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:022.19:282.63:25-0.33:29-0.36:517:29New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:492.110:142.64:14-0.34:12-0.26:497:30New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:352.011:002.65:00-0.24:54-0.26:487:30Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:201.911:452.55:45-0.15:34-0.16:467:31Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:041.96:300.06:140.06:457:32Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:302.412:481.87:170.16:550.16:447:33Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:162.31:361.78:080.27:450.26:427:34First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:062.12:271.79:020.38:470.36:417:34First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:582.03:211.79:530.49:480.36:407:35First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:512.04:151.710:420.410:480.36:387:36First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:431.95:081.811:300.311:470.36:377:37Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:351.96:012.012:150.36:367:38Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:261.96:502.112:430.212:570.26:357:38Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:132.07:372.31:330.11:330.16:337:39Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:582.08:222.52:180.02:080.06:327:40Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:432.09:072.73:020.02:43-0.16:317:41Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:282.09:542.83:47-0.13:22-0.26:297:42Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:152.010:432.84:34-0.14:05-0.26:287:42Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:042.011:332.85:21-0.14:53-0.26:277:43Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:552.06:10-0.15:44-0.26:267:44Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:242.812:472.07:03-0.16:41-0.16:257:45Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:182.61:452.08:020.07:510.06:237:46Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:152.52:462.09:030.09:100.06:227:46Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:152.43:472.110:010.010:210.16:217:47Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:132.24:472.210:560.011:290.16:207:48Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:112.15:452.311:510.06:197:49Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:082.16:402.512:320.012:43-0.16:187:50Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:012.07:312.61:290.01:32-0.16:177:50Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:502.08:172.62:20-0.12:17-0.16:167:51New Moon30Fri
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 11:30 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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