Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 5:47 pm (2.8 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 - Apr 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:032.04:251.611:010.311:040.36:527:28Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:562.05:191.711:530.36:517:29Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:482.06:111.812:010.212:420.36:507:29Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:392.07:001.912:540.21:260.26:487:30Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:252.07:462.11:410.12:050.16:477:31Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:092.18:292.22:250.02:390.16:457:32New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:512.19:122.33:060.03:110.06:447:33New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:342.19:552.43:47-0.13:410.06:437:33New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:172.110:402.54:28-0.14:12-0.16:417:34New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:022.011:262.65:09-0.14:48-0.16:407:35Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:472.05:52-0.15:28-0.16:397:36Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:132.612:341.96:390.06:14-0.16:377:37Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:032.61:261.97:350.07:08-0.16:367:37First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:582.52:241.98:390.18:180.06:357:38First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:572.53:251.99:420.19:370.06:347:39First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:572.44:272.010:420.010:520.06:327:40First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:572.35:282.211:410.06:317:41Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:562.36:272.312:030.012:37-0.16:307:41Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:532.37:212.51:07-0.11:29-0.26:287:42Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:452.38:122.62:04-0.22:17-0.26:277:43Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:352.29:012.72:56-0.33:03-0.36:267:44Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:232.29:482.73:47-0.33:48-0.26:257:45Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:112.110:362.74:36-0.24:32-0.26:247:45Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:582.111:222.65:23-0.25:15-0.16:237:46Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:442.06:09-0.15:580.06:217:47Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:072.512:291.96:550.06:410.16:207:48Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:532.41:161.87:450.27:300.26:197:49Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:412.32:071.88:380.28:280.36:187:50Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:322.12:591.79:300.39:290.46:177:50Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:242.13:521.810:190.310:260.46:167:51Third Quarter30Thu
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 9:14 pm — 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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