Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 28m at 4:09 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:21 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Aug 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:062.03:482.79:330.110:410.36:168:09Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:011.94:442.610:290.111:420.46:178:09Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:571.85:402.611:250.26:188:08Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:541.86:352.612:410.412:230.26:188:07Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:481.87:252.61:340.41:170.26:198:06Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:381.88:112.62:220.42:060.26:208:05New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:241.98:542.63:060.42:520.26:218:04New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:092.09:372.63:480.43:350.36:218:03New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:542.110:202.54:270.44:170.36:228:02New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:382.111:012.55:030.44:580.36:238:01Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:212.211:412.45:360.45:370.46:247:59Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:032.36:040.46:150.46:247:58Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:202.312:452.46:270.46:570.56:257:57Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:002.21:302.46:520.47:460.66:267:56First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:432.02:182.47:230.48:460.76:277:55First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:291.93:102.58:050.49:480.76:277:54First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:211.94:052.68:560.410:500.76:287:53First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:161.95:022.79:530.411:530.76:297:51Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:151.96:012.810:570.36:307:50Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:152.06:572.912:530.612:090.26:307:49Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:132.27:503.01:450.41:190.16:317:48Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:082.48:423.02:330.32:210.06:327:47Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:022.69:333.03:200.23:200.06:337:45Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:562.810:243.04:060.14:190.06:337:44Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:502.911:142.84:510.05:170.06:347:43Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:433.05:370.06:140.16:357:41Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:042.712:353.06:230.07:120.26:367:40Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:542.51:283.07:120.18:150.46:367:39Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:462.32:242.98:070.29:180.56:377:37Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:412.13:212.89:070.310:180.66:387:36Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:372.04:182.710:060.411:170.76:387:35Third Quarter31Sun
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 7:15 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 2% 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 (2% 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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