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 32m 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 - May 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:082.08:332.52:370.02:39-0.16:157:52Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:522.09:162.53:23-0.13:200.06:147:53Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:362.09:592.54:070.03:580.06:127:54Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:201.910:422.54:500.04:350.16:127:55Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:041.911:252.55:310.05:100.16:117:55Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:471.96:110.15:430.26:107:56Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:082.412:311.86:520.26:160.26:097:57Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:522.31:161.87:350.26:560.36:087:58Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:382.22:061.88:230.37:480.46:077:59Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:282.12:591.89:100.38:560.46:067:59Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:202.13:511.99:540.310:020.46:058:00Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:122.04:442.010:370.211:060.36:048:01Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:052.05:382.211:210.26:048:02Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:582.06:302.412:100.212:090.16:038:03Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:512.07:212.61:080.112:57-0.16:028:03Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:412.18:112.82:010.01:45-0.26:018:04New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:312.19:002.92:52-0.22:32-0.36:018:05New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:222.19:523.03:43-0.23:22-0.36:008:06New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:152.210:453.04:35-0.34:16-0.45:598:06New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:092.211:372.95:27-0.35:12-0.35:598:07Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:032.26:20-0.36:10-0.25:588:08Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:302.812:582.27:15-0.27:14-0.15:578:09Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:242.61:562.18:13-0.28:250.05:578:09First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:212.42:562.29:11-0.19:330.15:568:10First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:182.33:542.210:06-0.110:360.15:568:11First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:132.14:502.210:59-0.111:380.15:558:12Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:082.05:452.311:510.05:558:12Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:021.96:362.412:360.112:410.05:558:13Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:531.87:232.41:290.11:270.05:548:14Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:391.88:072.52:170.12:100.05:548:14Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:241.88:492.53:010.12:490.05:548:15Full Moon31Sat
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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