Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 35m at 9:50 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:48 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Mar 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:222.38:452.32:16-0.42:45-0.46:346:02New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:102.39:362.43:07-0.53:27-0.56:336:03New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:582.210:262.53:59-0.54:10-0.56:326:04Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:472.111:182.54:51-0.44:55-0.56:306:05Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:372.05:47-0.45:45-0.56:296:06Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:112.512:301.96:48-0.26:42-0.46:286:07First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:072.41:281.87:54-0.27:49-0.36:266:08First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:062.32:271.78:57-0.18:57-0.26:256:09First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:062.33:271.79:59-0.110:02-0.26:246:09First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:052.25:271.711:59-0.17:227:10Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:032.16:251.812:07-0.212:55-0.17:217:11Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:572.17:191.91:06-0.21:45-0.17:207:12Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:462.18:072.01:59-0.22:30-0.27:187:13Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:312.18:522.12:48-0.23:12-0.27:177:14Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:152.19:362.23:33-0.23:52-0.27:157:14Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:582.010:192.24:17-0.24:30-0.27:147:15Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:402.011:022.24:59-0.25:05-0.17:137:16Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:221.911:442.25:39-0.15:37-0.17:117:17Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:031.86:190.06:050.07:107:18Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:272.212:441.86:590.16:340.07:087:19Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:112.11:281.77:450.27:080.17:077:19Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:592.12:171.68:380.37:540.17:067:20Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:502.03:101.69:330.38:540.27:047:21Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:432.04:041.610:260.39:580.27:037:22Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:372.15:001.711:180.311:050.17:017:23Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:322.15:561.912:110.27:007:23Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:272.26:502.112:140.012:590.06:597:24Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:182.27:422.31:15-0.11:44-0.16:577:25Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:072.38:312.52:10-0.22:27-0.26:567:26New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:562.39:222.73:02-0.33:10-0.46:547:27New Moon30Sat
31Sun9:462.310:132.83:55-0.43:57-0.46:537:27New Moon31Sun
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 1:19 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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