Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 8:56 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:50 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - May 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:561.95:262.011:410.36:157:52Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:481.86:162.112:160.312:260.36:147:53Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:371.87:042.31:080.31:060.26:137:54Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:231.97:482.41:540.21:420.16:127:54Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:071.98:312.52:370.12:150.16:117:55Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:501.99:152.63:180.12:470.06:107:56Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:341.910:002.74:000.03:230.06:097:57Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:201.910:462.74:420.04:04-0.16:087:58Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:081.911:342.75:240.04:49-0.16:077:58Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:572.06:080.05:39-0.16:067:59Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:232.712:482.06:550.06:350.06:058:00Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:142.61:442.17:490.07:430.16:058:01Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:092.42:442.18:470.09:030.16:048:02Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:072.33:442.39:430.010:160.16:038:02Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:052.24:432.410:38-0.111:240.16:028:03Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:032.15:412.511:34-0.16:018:04Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:012.06:372.612:280.012:29-0.26:018:05Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:572.07:302.71:27-0.11:22-0.26:008:05Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:482.08:192.82:20-0.12:11-0.25:598:06New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:382.09:072.83:11-0.12:59-0.25:598:07New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:262.09:552.73:59-0.13:46-0.25:588:08New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:151.910:422.74:47-0.14:33-0.15:588:08New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:031.911:282.55:32-0.15:190.05:578:09Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:501.96:170.06:050.15:578:10Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:132.412:371.97:010.16:520.25:568:11Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:582.31:251.97:480.27:470.35:568:11First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:452.12:161.98:350.28:480.45:558:12First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:342.03:081.99:210.29:460.45:558:13First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:241.93:592.010:040.310:420.45:548:13First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:141.84:492.110:440.211:380.45:548:14First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:041.85:402.211:240.25:548:15Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 12:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 (41% 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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