Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 1:05 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:42 pm (2.9 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 - Apr 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:192.27:422.11:30-0.12:03-0.16:527:28Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:072.28:282.22:22-0.12:46-0.16:517:29New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:512.19:122.33:10-0.23:26-0.16:497:30New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:352.19:562.43:56-0.14:04-0.16:487:30New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:182.010:382.44:40-0.14:400.06:467:31New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:001.911:212.45:22-0.15:130.06:457:32Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:411.96:020.05:420.16:447:33Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:022.412:231.86:430.16:110.16:427:34Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:452.31:051.77:280.26:420.26:417:34Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:312.21:521.68:200.37:230.36:407:35First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:222.22:441.69:150.48:190.36:387:36First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:152.13:381.610:070.49:260.36:377:37First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:092.14:331.710:580.410:330.36:367:38First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:042.15:281.811:480.311:430.26:347:38Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:582.16:232.012:350.26:337:39Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:502.27:142.212:480.11:170.16:327:40Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:392.28:032.51:440.01:570.06:317:41Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:272.28:512.72:35-0.22:37-0.26:297:42Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:152.29:412.83:27-0.23:19-0.36:287:42Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:042.210:322.94:19-0.34:04-0.36:277:43Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:552.111:243.05:11-0.34:53-0.36:267:44Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:472.16:04-0.25:44-0.36:257:45Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:162.912:392.07:00-0.26:39-0.26:237:46Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:112.81:351.98:01-0.17:46-0.16:227:46Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:082.62:361.99:040.09:000.06:217:47Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:082.43:371.910:040.110:100.16:207:48Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:072.34:371.911:000.111:160.16:197:49Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:042.25:352.011:550.16:187:50Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:002.16:302.112:190.112:460.16:177:51Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:522.07:192.21:160.11:320.06:167:51Waning Crescent30Mon
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 4:23 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 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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