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 6h 34m at 11:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:59 am (1.7 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 - Dec 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:352.33:512.010:000.39:540.06:574:55Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:312.54:482.011:080.210:51-0.16:584:54Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:262.75:452.012:090.06:584:54Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:202.96:392.11:05-0.16:594:54Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:133.07:322.112:45-0.31:58-0.27:004:54Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:053.18:262.21:39-0.42:51-0.37:014:54Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:573.09:212.22:35-0.43:43-0.47:024:55Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:513.010:162.23:33-0.44:35-0.47:024:55Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:432.811:102.24:31-0.35:26-0.37:034:55Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:342.65:29-0.26:19-0.37:044:55Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:042.212:262.46:32-0.17:14-0.27:054:55Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:002.11:202.27:380.08:09-0.17:054:55Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:572.12:142.08:410.19:01-0.17:064:56Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:522.13:071.89:410.19:510.07:074:56Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:452.13:591.710:380.210:410.07:074:56Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:372.14:511.611:340.111:300.07:084:57Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:272.25:411.612:240.17:094:57Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:132.26:281.612:150.01:100.17:094:57Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:562.37:121.612:570.01:530.07:104:58New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:392.37:551.61:350.02:350.07:104:58New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:212.38:391.72:11-0.13:15-0.17:114:59New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:032.39:241.72:46-0.13:53-0.17:114:59New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:452.310:081.73:20-0.14:28-0.17:125:00Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:272.210:511.73:540.04:59-0.17:125:00Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:082.211:361.84:320.05:29-0.17:125:01Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:502.15:150.06:01-0.17:135:02Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:231.912:362.06:060.06:41-0.27:135:02First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:151.91:271.97:120.17:29-0.27:135:03First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:102.12:231.88:260.18:23-0.37:145:04First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:072.23:201.79:360.09:19-0.37:145:04First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:042.34:191.710:45-0.17:145:05Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 2:17 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 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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