Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 32m at 11:56 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:46 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Aug 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:442.14:252.710:140.011:180.36:168:09First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:412.05:232.711:120.16:178:09Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:391.96:192.712:190.312:110.16:178:08Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:352.07:112.71:150.31:070.16:188:07Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:272.07:592.72:060.31:580.16:198:06Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:152.08:442.72:520.32:450.16:208:05Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:012.19:282.63:360.23:310.26:218:04Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:462.210:112.64:180.24:150.26:218:03Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:312.210:542.54:570.34:570.36:228:02Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:162.311:362.55:340.35:370.36:238:01Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:592.36:070.36:170.46:248:00Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:172.412:422.36:370.46:580.56:247:58Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:582.31:272.47:060.47:470.66:257:57Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:422.12:152.47:370.58:440.66:267:56Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:292.03:062.48:170.59:430.76:277:55Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:202.03:592.59:040.510:400.76:277:54Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:121.94:522.69:560.411:400.66:287:53Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:072.05:482.710:540.46:297:51Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:042.06:432.812:370.611:59 AM0.36:307:50Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:002.27:342.91:290.41:040.26:307:49Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:532.48:253.02:160.32:030.16:317:48New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:452.59:153.03:020.22:590.06:327:47New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:372.710:063.03:480.13:560.06:337:45New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:312.910:572.94:340.04:530.06:337:44Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:243.011:472.85:210.05:500.06:347:43Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:173.06:080.06:480.16:357:41Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:382.71:103.06:580.07:500.36:367:40First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:302.52:062.97:540.18:550.46:367:39First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:262.33:042.98:550.29:570.56:377:37First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:232.24:022.89:550.310:570.56:387:36First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:202.14:592.710:550.411:560.66:387:35Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 3:21 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 11% 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 (11% 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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