Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:40 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 05m at 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 - Dec 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:112.36:281.812:130.21:040.26:564:55Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:542.57:111.812:490.21:470.26:574:55Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:362.57:541.81:220.12:280.16:584:54Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:182.68:381.81:520.13:090.16:594:54Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:022.69:231.82:250.03:480.16:594:54Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:472.610:081.93:020.04:270.07:004:54Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:322.610:551.93:440.05:060.07:014:54Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:182.511:451.94:300.05:480.07:024:55Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:072.45:230.06:370.07:034:55Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:392.01:002.36:270.17:310.07:034:55Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:382.11:572.27:470.18:27-0.17:044:55Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:372.22:552.19:040.19:21-0.27:054:55Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:362.33:542.010:140.010:16-0.27:064:55Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:342.54:521.911:20-0.111:14-0.37:064:56Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:312.65:501.912:21-0.27:074:56Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:252.76:431.912:10-0.41:16-0.27:084:56New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:162.87:351.91:02-0.42:07-0.37:084:57New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:062.88:261.91:53-0.42:58-0.37:094:57New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:552.79:171.92:43-0.43:47-0.37:094:57New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:442.610:071.93:34-0.34:34-0.37:104:58Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:312.510:551.84:24-0.25:20-0.27:104:58Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:182.311:441.85:13-0.16:06-0.27:114:59Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:042.16:050.06:54-0.17:114:59Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:331.812:512.07:030.17:430.07:125:00First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:251.81:411.88:030.28:290.07:125:01First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:171.82:311.79:000.29:140.07:135:01First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:081.83:211.69:560.29:570.07:135:02First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:581.94:121.510:520.210:400.07:135:02Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:492.05:041.511:460.111:240.07:135:03Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:382.15:531.512:350.17:145:04Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:242.26:401.512:06-0.11:190.07:145:05Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:13 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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