Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:50 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 13m at 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 - Nov 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:312.67:492.21:420.52:220.57:276:12New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:122.78:312.22:200.53:040.47:286:11New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:532.89:132.22:540.43:450.47:296:10New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:352.89:552.23:260.44:240.47:306:09New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:172.89:382.22:550.44:020.46:315:08Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:592.810:202.13:230.44:380.46:325:08Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:422.811:032.13:550.45:130.56:335:07Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:252.711:482.14:320.45:490.56:345:06Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:102.65:160.56:320.56:355:05First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:392.11:012.56:100.57:240.46:365:04First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:352.21:572.57:210.58:180.46:375:04First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:332.32:542.48:410.59:110.36:385:03First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:302.53:512.49:540.410:060.26:395:02Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:282.74:492.311:050.311:030.16:405:01Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:262.95:462.312:080.16:415:01Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:203.16:412.41:050.06:425:00Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:133.27:332.412:53-0.21:58-0.16:435:00Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:043.28:262.41:45-0.22:51-0.16:444:59Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:563.29:192.42:39-0.23:44-0.16:454:59Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:493.110:122.33:33-0.24:35-0.16:464:58Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:403.011:052.34:28-0.15:26-0.16:474:58Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:302.811:572.25:240.06:190.06:484:57Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:212.66:230.27:130.16:494:57Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:522.21:132.37:270.38:070.26:504:56Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:472.12:062.28:300.48:580.26:504:56Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:412.12:582.09:280.49:460.26:514:56Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:342.23:491.910:250.410:340.36:524:55Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:252.24:401.811:200.411:200.36:534:55Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:142.35:301.812:110.36:544:55Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:012.46:171.812:040.212:570.36:554:55Waning Crescent30Thu
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 6:55 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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