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 17m 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 - Dec 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:302.35:471.812:250.36:564:55Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:162.46:321.812:040.21:100.26:574:55Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:592.57:151.712:370.21:520.26:584:54New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:412.67:581.71:090.12:340.16:594:54New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:252.78:431.71:430.03:160.16:594:54New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:112.79:301.82:220.03:590.17:004:54New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:582.710:181.83:06-0.14:410.07:014:54Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:462.611:091.83:55-0.15:250.07:024:55Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:352.54:480.06:120.07:034:55Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:021.912:272.45:490.07:050.07:034:55First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:012.01:232.27:060.17:59-0.17:044:55First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:012.12:202.18:260.18:52-0.17:054:55First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:012.23:181.99:380.19:44-0.27:064:55First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:592.44:161.810:450.010:37-0.27:064:56Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:562.55:131.811:49-0.111:32-0.37:074:56Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:512.66:081.712:45-0.17:084:56Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:432.76:591.712:25-0.31:37-0.27:084:57Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:322.77:491.71:15-0.32:27-0.27:094:57Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:202.78:381.72:03-0.33:15-0.27:094:57Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:082.69:271.72:51-0.34:02-0.27:104:58Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:552.510:151.73:40-0.24:47-0.17:104:58Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:402.411:021.74:26-0.15:30-0.17:114:59Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:252.211:501.75:130.06:140.07:114:59Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:102.06:030.16:590.07:125:00Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:391.712:561.97:020.27:440.17:125:01Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:301.71:451.78:040.28:260.17:135:01Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:211.82:351.69:030.39:050.17:135:02Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:121.83:241.59:590.29:420.17:135:03Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:021.94:151.410:560.210:210.07:135:03Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:532.05:071.411:510.111:040.07:145:04Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:422.25:571.412:400.17:145:05Waning Crescent31Wed
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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