Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 2:08 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:36 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Sep 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:492.58:233.12:140.32:130.16:397:33Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:442.79:143.03:020.23:110.06:407:32Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:372.810:053.03:500.14:080.06:417:30Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:303.010:542.84:360.15:030.16:427:29Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:213.011:422.75:210.15:560.26:427:27Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:103.06:050.26:500.36:437:26Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:302.512:592.96:510.37:450.46:447:25Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:182.31:502.87:400.48:440.66:447:23Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:082.22:432.78:340.59:420.76:457:22Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:012.13:372.69:310.610:370.86:467:20Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:542.04:312.610:260.711:330.86:477:19Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:482.05:252.511:230.76:477:17Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:422.06:172.612:270.812:190.76:487:16Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:342.17:062.61:150.81:110.76:497:15Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:222.27:502.61:580.71:570.66:507:13Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:062.48:322.62:360.72:390.56:507:12New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:492.59:132.63:110.63:190.56:517:10New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:312.69:542.63:420.63:590.56:527:09New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:132.810:352.64:090.54:380.56:527:07New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:562.911:162.54:350.55:170.56:537:06Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:392.911:572.45:030.55:580.56:547:04Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:243.05:360.46:450.66:557:03Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:412.31:133.06:150.47:410.76:557:02First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:302.22:093.07:040.58:500.76:567:00First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:272.23:092.98:070.59:570.76:576:59First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:302.24:112.99:230.511:010.76:586:57First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:332.35:122.910:420.56:586:56Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:372.46:132.912:020.612:000.46:596:54Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:382.67:102.912:580.51:090.37:006:53Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:342.88:022.91:480.42:080.27:016:52Full Moon30Mon
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 5:22 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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