Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 10:49 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 49m at 4:59 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Sep 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:252.811:442.65:050.35:360.46:407:33Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:102.85:370.36:210.46:407:31Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:282.512:592.96:150.37:140.56:417:30Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:152.41:522.97:010.38:190.66:427:29Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:102.32:502.97:590.39:280.66:427:27Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:092.33:502.99:080.410:330.66:437:26Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:102.34:502.910:200.411:370.56:447:24Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:122.45:502.911:340.36:457:23Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:142.56:483.012:380.412:430.36:457:21Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:112.77:423.01:320.31:440.26:467:20Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:052.88:323.02:220.22:400.16:477:19New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:562.99:222.93:090.23:330.16:487:17New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:463.010:102.83:560.24:250.16:487:16New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:353.010:582.74:410.25:140.26:497:14Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:233.011:442.65:250.26:030.36:507:13Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:092.96:070.36:510.46:507:11Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:292.512:562.86:510.57:430.66:517:10Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:162.41:452.77:390.68:390.76:527:09First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:052.32:362.68:330.79:340.86:537:07First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:572.23:292.69:290.710:270.86:537:06First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:502.24:222.510:240.811:190.86:547:04First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:432.25:142.511:190.86:557:03Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:362.26:062.512:110.812:150.76:567:01Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:282.36:552.612:580.81:060.76:567:00Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:162.57:402.61:390.71:510.66:576:58Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:002.68:232.72:160.62:330.56:586:57Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:442.89:062.72:500.53:150.46:596:56Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:282.99:502.73:210.53:570.46:596:54Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:133.010:352.63:540.44:400.47:006:53Full Moon29Mon
30Tue11:003.111:212.64:300.35:250.47:016:51Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 7:54 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 20% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (20% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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