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 46m at 10:27 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:00 am (1.8 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 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:452.41:081.97:080.26:390.16:157:52Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:342.42:021.97:580.27:400.26:147:53Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:282.33:012.08:550.18:570.26:137:53Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:252.34:002.19:500.110:140.16:127:54Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:232.24:592.310:450.011:280.16:117:55Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:222.25:572.511:42-0.16:107:56Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:202.26:542.712:360.012:39-0.26:097:57Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:162.27:482.91:37-0.21:33-0.36:087:57Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:092.28:393.02:33-0.32:25-0.46:077:58New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:012.29:313.03:26-0.33:17-0.46:067:59New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:532.210:233.04:19-0.34:09-0.46:068:00New Moon11Thu
12Fri10:462.111:142.85:10-0.35:02-0.36:058:01Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:372.16:01-0.25:55-0.26:048:01Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:032.712:282.06:51-0.16:490.06:038:02Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:532.51:202.07:440.07:490.16:028:03First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:432.32:132.08:380.18:510.26:028:04First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:352.13:081.99:300.19:510.36:018:05First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:272.04:002.010:180.210:480.36:008:05First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:181.94:522.011:060.211:430.36:008:06Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:091.85:422.111:520.25:598:07Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:001.86:312.212:370.312:370.25:588:08Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:481.87:172.31:260.21:180.25:588:08Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:341.88:002.42:110.21:550.15:578:09Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:171.88:422.52:530.12:280.15:578:10Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:001.89:252.53:340.13:000.15:568:10Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:441.810:092.64:150.13:330.05:568:11Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:291.910:532.64:540.14:110.05:558:12Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:151.911:382.65:310.04:530.05:558:13Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:021.96:090.05:390.05:548:13Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:232.512:512.06:490.06:320.15:548:14Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:112.41:452.17:350.07:370.15:548:14Third Quarter31Wed
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 1:13 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 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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