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 1h 05m 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 - Sep 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:542.26:292.712:280.512:340.46:397:33Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:492.37:192.71:200.51:290.46:407:32Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:382.48:052.72:070.52:180.46:417:31New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:242.58:482.62:500.43:040.46:417:29New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:072.69:302.63:300.43:480.46:427:28New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:512.610:132.64:080.44:300.46:437:26New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:342.710:542.54:430.45:100.46:447:25Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:162.711:352.45:150.55:490.56:447:24Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:592.75:430.56:270.66:457:22Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:162.412:412.76:090.67:080.76:467:21Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:582.31:272.76:390.67:560.86:467:19First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:432.22:172.67:170.68:530.86:477:18First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:332.13:102.68:090.79:500.86:487:16First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:272.14:042.69:110.710:440.86:497:15First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:232.24:592.710:170.611:390.76:497:14Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:212.35:552.711:270.66:507:12Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:182.56:492.812:320.612:360.46:517:11Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:122.77:402.91:200.51:370.36:527:09Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:043.08:302.92:050.32:310.26:527:08Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:543.29:192.92:490.23:250.16:537:06Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:463.310:102.93:350.14:200.16:547:05Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:393.411:022.84:240.05:140.16:547:03Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:313.411:532.75:130.16:080.26:557:02Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:243.36:040.17:050.36:567:01Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:452.61:183.27:000.28:060.46:576:59Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:402.52:153.08:040.49:090.56:576:58Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:382.43:132.99:120.510:080.66:586:56Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:382.44:112.710:160.511:050.66:596:55Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:362.45:072.611:180.67:006:53Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:322.46:022.612:000.612:180.67:006:52Waning Crescent30Sat
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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