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 1h 48m 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 - Jun 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:381.810:052.54:170.13:540.05:538:15New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:241.810:482.54:590.14:330.15:538:16Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:091.811:312.45:380.15:110.15:538:17Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:531.86:170.15:490.25:528:17Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:132.312:381.86:540.26:280.35:528:18Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:562.21:251.97:300.27:160.35:528:18Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:412.12:141.98:070.28:180.45:528:19First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:282.03:052.08:440.29:240.45:528:19First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:181.93:572.19:230.210:260.45:528:20First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:091.84:492.310:040.111:270.35:528:20First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:021.85:432.510:510.05:528:21Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:571.86:372.612:290.211:46 AM-0.15:528:21Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:521.87:292.81:250.112:44-0.25:528:21Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:451.98:202.92:170.01:42-0.35:528:22Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:382.09:123.03:07-0.12:38-0.35:528:22Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:322.110:043.03:58-0.23:36-0.45:528:22Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:282.210:572.94:48-0.34:36-0.35:528:23Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:232.211:492.85:38-0.35:36-0.35:528:23Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:182.36:28-0.36:38-0.25:528:23Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:402.61:142.47:19-0.37:430.05:538:24Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:332.42:112.48:13-0.28:500.15:538:24Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:272.23:082.49:08-0.29:540.15:538:24Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:222.04:042.410:00-0.110:540.25:538:24Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:161.84:582.410:520.011:530.25:548:24Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:101.75:512.411:450.05:548:24Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:041.76:422.412:490.212:360.05:548:24Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:551.77:292.41:400.21:250.15:558:24Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:421.78:132.42:270.22:090.15:558:25New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:271.78:562.53:100.22:510.15:558:25New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:121.89:392.43:520.23:310.15:568:24New Moon30Wed
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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