Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 1:05 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 13m at 7:01 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Sep 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:572.12:292.57:540.69:180.86:407:32Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:462.13:212.58:400.710:130.86:407:31Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:372.04:142.59:310.711:080.86:417:30Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:302.05:082.610:260.76:427:28Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:252.06:022.712:040.811:26 AM0.66:437:27Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:202.26:542.812:550.712:290.56:437:25Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:122.37:422.91:400.61:260.46:447:24Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:012.58:292.92:210.52:170.36:457:22New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:492.79:162.93:000.43:080.26:467:21New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:392.910:052.93:400.34:010.26:467:20New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:303.010:542.84:210.24:540.26:477:18Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:213.211:432.85:040.15:480.26:487:17Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:123.25:490.16:440.36:487:15Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:332.61:053.26:380.27:460.46:497:14Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:262.52:023.17:340.38:520.56:507:12First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:232.43:013.08:400.49:550.66:517:11First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:222.34:012.99:480.410:570.66:517:10First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:222.35:002.810:540.511:560.66:527:08Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:222.35:582.811:590.56:537:07Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:212.46:522.812:520.612:590.56:547:05Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:142.57:412.71:420.51:520.46:547:04Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:012.68:262.72:260.52:410.46:557:02Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:452.79:092.73:070.53:260.46:567:01Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:292.79:512.63:460.54:100.46:576:59Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:112.810:342.54:220.54:520.56:576:58Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:542.811:152.54:560.55:320.56:586:57Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:362.811:562.45:260.66:120.66:596:55Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:182.85:520.66:530.77:006:54Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:382.31:012.76:190.77:390.87:006:52Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:212.21:492.76:530.78:340.87:016:51Third Quarter30Sat
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 10:03 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 5% 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 (5% 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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