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 56m 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 - Nov 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:112.34:332.410:210.710:540.57:286:11First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:052.45:272.411:290.611:430.47:296:11Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:002.65:222.411:330.411:330.36:305:10Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:532.96:142.512:300.36:315:09Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:433.17:042.512:220.11:220.16:325:08Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:333.27:552.51:100.02:140.06:335:07Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:243.38:472.51:59-0.13:060.06:345:06Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:173.39:402.52:51-0.13:590.06:355:05Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:103.310:342.53:45-0.14:520.06:365:05Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:023.111:282.44:420.05:460.06:375:04Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:563.05:410.16:440.16:385:03Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:252.412:512.86:490.27:430.26:395:02Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:232.31:482.67:590.38:400.26:405:02Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:232.32:452.49:040.49:340.26:415:01Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:202.33:402.210:060.410:260.26:425:00Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:152.44:342.111:050.411:170.26:435:00Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:082.45:262.112:000.36:444:59Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:562.56:142.012:040.212:500.36:454:59Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:412.66:582.012:470.21:340.36:464:58New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:232.67:402.01:270.22:170.26:464:58New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:042.68:232.02:030.22:590.26:474:57New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:462.69:062.02:380.23:390.26:484:57New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:292.69:502.03:110.24:180.26:494:56Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:112.610:331.93:420.34:540.26:504:56Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:532.511:171.94:140.35:290.36:514:56Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:352.44:500.36:040.36:524:56Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:021.912:202.35:320.46:420.36:534:55First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:512.01:082.26:260.47:270.36:544:55First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:452.02:012.17:370.48:140.26:554:55First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:402.22:552.18:500.49:020.16:564:55First Quarter30Sat
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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