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 4h 31m 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 - Jun 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:042.32:422.28:280.08:540.25:538:15Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:012.23:412.39:23-0.110:080.15:538:16Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:582.14:392.510:18-0.111:170.15:538:16Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:562.05:372.611:14-0.25:538:17Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:552.06:342.712:230.012:13-0.25:528:17Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:522.07:282.81:23-0.11:11-0.35:528:18Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:472.08:202.92:18-0.22:05-0.35:528:18New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:392.09:102.93:10-0.22:58-0.35:528:19New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:312.010:012.84:01-0.23:51-0.35:528:19New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:232.010:502.74:51-0.24:43-0.25:528:20Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:142.011:382.65:39-0.25:34-0.15:528:20Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:032.06:25-0.16:250.05:528:21Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:242.412:522.07:120.07:190.15:528:21Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:112.31:422.08:000.08:170.35:528:22First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:592.12:332.08:480.19:160.35:528:22First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:491.93:252.09:340.210:110.45:528:22First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:381.84:152.110:190.211:060.45:528:23First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:281.75:052.111:020.25:528:23Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:191.75:552.212:010.411:46 AM0.25:528:23Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:101.76:442.312:530.312:300.25:538:23Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:591.77:302.41:410.31:120.15:538:24Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:451.78:152.52:250.21:510.15:538:24Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:311.88:592.63:070.12:290.05:538:24Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:171.99:442.63:480.13:100.05:548:24Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:041.910:302.64:280.03:55-0.15:548:24Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:532.011:162.65:080.04:44-0.15:548:24Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:432.15:47-0.15:360.05:558:24Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:032.512:332.26:27-0.16:320.05:558:25Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:512.41:262.37:12-0.17:370.15:558:25Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:432.32:232.48:04-0.18:500.15:568:25Third Quarter30Fri
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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