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 5h 29m 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 - Jan 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:042.55:221.711:51-0.211:29-0.57:145:06Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:012.66:191.812:49-0.37:145:07Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:552.77:141.912:31-0.61:43-0.47:155:07Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:472.78:091.91:29-0.62:35-0.57:155:08Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:402.79:032.02:26-0.73:26-0.67:155:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:322.69:572.03:23-0.64:16-0.67:155:10Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:232.510:502.04:19-0.65:05-0.67:155:11Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:122.311:412.05:14-0.55:53-0.57:155:12Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:012.16:11-0.36:44-0.47:155:13Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:342.012:511.97:12-0.27:35-0.47:145:14Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:271.91:421.78:12-0.18:26-0.37:145:14Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:201.92:331.59:100.09:15-0.27:145:15Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:121.93:241.410:060.010:04-0.27:145:16Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:031.94:161.411:020.010:54-0.17:145:17Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:551.95:081.311:550.011:43-0.17:135:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:442.05:581.412:430.07:135:19Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:302.06:441.412:28-0.21:27-0.17:135:20Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:132.17:291.51:09-0.22:08-0.17:125:21New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:562.18:131.51:47-0.22:48-0.27:125:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:382.18:571.62:24-0.33:25-0.27:125:23New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:212.19:421.73:01-0.33:59-0.37:115:24New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:032.110:261.83:39-0.34:29-0.37:115:25Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:452.011:111.84:19-0.34:58-0.37:105:26Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:272.011:581.95:03-0.25:31-0.47:105:27Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:131.85:54-0.26:10-0.47:095:28Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:492.01:031.76:56-0.17:00-0.47:095:29First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:452.11:591.68:09-0.17:58-0.47:085:30First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:432.22:581.69:19-0.19:00-0.47:075:31First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:422.23:591.610:27-0.210:06-0.57:075:32Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:422.35:011.611:33-0.211:17-0.57:065:33Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:412.46:011.712:31-0.47:055:34Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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