Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:35 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 02m at 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 - Jul 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:481.79:152.53:310.22:570.15:568:24New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:321.79:582.54:120.23:310.15:578:24New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:161.710:412.54:510.24:060.15:578:24New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:011.811:232.55:280.24:430.15:588:24Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:451.96:010.25:240.25:588:24Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:052.412:301.96:320.26:080.25:598:24Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:472.31:172.07:040.17:010.35:598:23Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:332.22:092.17:420.18:070.36:008:23First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:232.13:042.38:280.19:210.36:018:23First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:172.04:002.59:180.010:300.36:018:23First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:131.94:572.610:100.011:390.26:028:22Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:121.95:562.811:08-0.16:028:22Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:121.96:532.912:450.112:12-0.26:038:22Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:102.07:483.01:440.01:17-0.26:048:21Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:062.08:413.02:390.02:16-0.36:048:21Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:002.19:343.03:31-0.13:15-0.36:058:20Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:562.210:272.94:23-0.24:13-0.36:068:20Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:502.211:182.85:13-0.25:11-0.26:068:19Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:432.36:01-0.16:07-0.16:078:19Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:072.612:352.36:48-0.17:040.16:088:18Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:552.41:272.37:370.08:040.26:088:17Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:442.22:192.38:260.19:040.36:098:17Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:352.03:122.39:160.210:020.46:108:16Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:251.94:032.310:030.210:580.56:108:15Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:161.84:542.310:500.311:530.56:118:15Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:071.75:452.311:380.36:128:14Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:591.76:352.412:470.512:270.36:138:13Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:491.77:222.51:360.41:140.36:138:12Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:361.88:062.52:210.41:560.36:148:12New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:211.88:492.63:030.42:350.36:158:11New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:051.99:322.63:430.33:120.26:168:10New Moon31Tue
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 11:08 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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