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 2h 52m 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 - Nov 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:292.13:552.59:140.610:280.67:286:11Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:252.24:512.510:290.611:180.57:296:11Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:222.45:472.511:430.57:306:10Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:182.76:422.512:080.412:500.37:316:09Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:122.96:342.512:580.212:480.26:325:08Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:033.17:252.512:460.11:420.06:335:07New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:543.38:162.51:33-0.12:360.06:345:06New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:463.49:082.52:21-0.13:30-0.16:355:05New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:383.310:022.43:13-0.14:23-0.16:365:05Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:313.310:552.34:07-0.15:170.06:375:04Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:243.111:492.35:020.06:130.16:385:03Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:172.96:030.17:120.26:395:02First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:452.21:132.77:110.38:100.36:405:02First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:442.12:102.58:200.49:060.36:415:01First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:432.13:062.39:240.49:580.36:425:00First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:392.24:002.210:240.410:490.36:435:00Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:332.24:522.111:220.411:360.36:444:59Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:242.35:422.012:150.46:454:59Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:102.46:272.012:200.31:020.36:464:58Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:522.57:102.012:590.31:450.36:464:58Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:332.67:512.01:340.32:270.26:474:57Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:142.68:331.92:070.33:080.26:484:57Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:562.69:161.92:370.33:470.26:494:56Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:382.69:591.93:060.34:250.26:504:56Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:202.610:421.93:360.35:020.36:514:56Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:022.511:251.84:100.35:380.36:524:56Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:462.54:490.36:170.36:534:55Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:121.812:332.45:360.37:030.36:544:55Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:051.91:262.36:370.37:530.26:554:55Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:022.02:212.27:540.38:420.26:564:55Third 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 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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