Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:05 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 58m at 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 - Feb 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:402.47:571.61:05-0.52:26-0.37:055:35New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:292.48:491.82:00-0.53:09-0.47:045:36New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:182.49:422.02:57-0.63:52-0.57:035:37New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:072.310:342.13:54-0.64:34-0.67:025:38Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:562.211:262.24:51-0.55:16-0.67:025:39Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:452.05:50-0.46:02-0.67:015:40Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:202.312:361.86:55-0.36:53-0.57:005:41First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:162.31:311.68:02-0.27:50-0.46:595:42First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:142.22:281.49:06-0.18:50-0.46:585:43First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:122.23:261.310:10-0.19:51-0.36:575:44Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:112.14:251.311:120.010:54-0.36:565:45Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:102.15:241.312:10-0.16:555:46Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:042.16:181.41:02-0.16:545:47Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:532.17:071.512:49-0.31:47-0.16:535:48Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:382.17:531.51:38-0.32:30-0.26:525:49Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:212.08:381.62:24-0.33:09-0.26:515:50Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:042.09:221.73:08-0.33:46-0.26:505:51Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:451.910:051.83:50-0.24:19-0.26:495:52Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:251.910:461.94:31-0.24:48-0.26:485:52Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:041.711:271.95:10-0.15:13-0.16:465:53Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:431.65:500.05:36-0.16:455:54Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:101.912:241.56:350.16:03-0.16:445:55Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:561.91:081.47:300.16:400.06:435:56Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:472.01:581.38:300.27:290.06:425:57Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:412.02:521.39:300.28:26-0.16:405:58Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:382.03:491.310:310.29:29-0.16:395:59Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:362.14:501.411:310.110:41-0.26:386:00Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:332.25:491.512:230.06:376:01Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:262.36:441.81:09-0.16:356:02Waning Crescent29Sun
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 1:43 am — 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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