Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 11:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 18m at 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 - Sep 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:382.13:132.58:550.610:060.86:407:32First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:292.14:052.59:470.710:590.86:407:31First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:222.14:582.510:400.711:530.86:417:30Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:162.15:502.611:370.66:427:28Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:092.26:412.612:430.712:340.66:437:27Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:002.37:292.71:280.61:250.56:437:25Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:482.58:142.82:070.52:110.46:447:24Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:342.78:592.82:440.42:570.36:457:23Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:212.99:452.83:210.33:450.26:467:21Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:103.010:332.83:590.24:340.26:467:20Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:593.111:212.74:400.25:240.26:477:18Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:503.25:230.26:160.36:487:17Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:102.712:413.26:100.27:130.46:487:15Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:012.61:363.17:030.28:180.56:497:14Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:572.52:353.08:070.39:240.56:507:12Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:572.43:342.99:190.410:260.56:517:11Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:572.44:342.910:280.411:260.56:517:10Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:582.45:332.811:350.46:527:08Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:582.56:292.812:240.512:380.46:537:07Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:542.67:212.81:160.51:350.46:547:05Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:442.78:092.72:040.42:260.36:547:04New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:312.88:542.72:480.43:130.36:557:02New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:162.99:382.73:300.43:590.46:567:01New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:002.910:222.64:100.44:430.46:567:00New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:442.911:052.54:470.55:260.56:576:58Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:272.911:472.45:230.56:070.56:586:57Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:102.85:560.66:490.66:596:55Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:302.412:542.86:270.67:360.76:596:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:142.31:422.77:030.78:290.87:006:52First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:032.22:332.67:500.89:230.97:016:51First Quarter30Mon
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 8:11 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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