Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 10:27 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 28m at 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 - Nov 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:453.211:072.44:330.15:330.17:286:12Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:343.111:562.35:230.16:220.27:296:11Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:232.96:130.37:120.37:306:10Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:462.31:112.77:070.48:050.47:316:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:382.22:022.58:080.58:590.57:316:08Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:312.21:552.48:100.68:500.56:325:07Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:262.22:462.29:090.69:380.56:335:07Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:182.23:382.110:060.610:240.56:345:06Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:102.34:292.111:010.611:090.56:355:05Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:002.45:182.111:530.511:520.56:365:04Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:472.56:052.112:400.56:375:03Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:322.66:502.112:300.41:240.46:385:03New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:142.77:322.11:030.42:050.36:395:02New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:572.88:152.11:350.32:460.36:405:01New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:402.88:592.12:070.23:260.36:415:01New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:252.99:462.12:430.24:050.26:425:00Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:112.810:332.13:250.24:450.26:435:00Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:572.811:222.24:110.25:270.26:444:59Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:462.75:020.26:140.26:454:58Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:152.212:382.66:030.37:080.26:464:58First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:132.31:342.47:190.38:050.16:474:57First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:132.42:332.38:380.39:010.16:484:57First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:122.53:312.29:490.39:560.06:494:57Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:102.64:292.110:560.210:53-0.16:504:56Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:082.85:272.111:580.111:49-0.16:514:56Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:032.96:212.112:540.06:524:56Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:543.07:132.112:42-0.21:46-0.16:534:55Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:443.08:032.11:33-0.22:36-0.16:544:55Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:332.98:532.12:22-0.23:25-0.16:544:55Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:212.89:432.03:12-0.14:12-0.16:554:55Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 7:08 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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