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 1h 45m 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 - Apr 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:472.28:112.32:03-0.22:26-0.26:527:28Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:342.28:582.42:54-0.23:09-0.26:517:29Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:202.19:432.53:42-0.23:52-0.26:497:30Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:052.110:282.54:28-0.24:32-0.26:487:30Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:502.011:122.45:12-0.25:11-0.16:467:31Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:332.011:562.45:55-0.15:470.06:457:32Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:161.96:380.06:220.16:447:33Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:392.31:001.87:240.16:590.26:427:34Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:252.21:471.78:140.27:440.36:417:34Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:152.12:381.79:080.38:420.36:407:35Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:072.13:311.79:590.39:450.36:387:36Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:002.04:251.710:480.310:450.36:377:37Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:522.05:181.811:370.311:460.36:367:38Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:452.06:112.012:240.26:347:38Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:372.17:022.212:440.21:060.16:337:39Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:252.17:492.41:360.11:450.06:327:40Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:122.28:362.62:24-0.12:24-0.16:317:41New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:582.29:242.73:11-0.23:04-0.26:297:42New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:472.210:132.84:00-0.23:47-0.36:287:42New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:372.211:042.94:49-0.34:34-0.36:277:43Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:272.211:552.95:40-0.25:24-0.36:267:44Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:192.16:33-0.26:17-0.26:257:45Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:482.81:142.17:30-0.17:19-0.16:237:46Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:442.62:122.08:33-0.18:330.06:227:46First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:422.53:132.09:330.09:450.06:217:47First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:412.44:132.110:310.010:510.16:207:48First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:392.25:122.111:270.011:550.16:197:49Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:362.16:092.212:210.06:187:50Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:312.17:012.312:550.01:110.06:177:51Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:222.17:482.41:490.01:57-0.16:167:51Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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