Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 24m at 5:05 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:45 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Oct 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:182.11:512.76:400.78:350.97:026:49First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:072.02:462.77:280.79:360.97:036:48First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:042.03:432.78:330.710:320.97:036:47First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:032.14:402.79:480.711:250.87:046:45First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:032.25:382.711:040.67:056:44Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:022.46:332.812:170.712:200.57:066:43Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:572.77:252.81:040.51:240.47:076:41Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:493.08:142.81:470.42:210.37:076:40Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:403.29:032.82:290.23:160.27:086:38Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:303.49:532.73:130.14:100.17:096:37Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:223.510:442.63:590.15:040.17:106:36Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:143.511:352.54:470.15:570.27:116:34Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:073.45:370.26:530.37:116:33Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:272.41:003.26:310.37:530.57:126:32Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:212.31:573.07:330.48:550.67:136:31Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:202.22:562.88:450.59:560.67:146:29Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:212.23:542.69:540.610:520.77:156:28Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:212.24:512.510:590.611:460.77:166:27Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:192.25:462.412:010.67:166:26Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:132.36:372.412:360.612:580.67:176:24Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:022.57:232.31:200.61:480.67:186:23Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:452.68:052.31:590.62:320.57:196:22New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:252.78:452.32:340.53:140.57:206:21New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:052.89:252.23:060.53:550.57:216:20New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:452.810:062.23:350.54:340.57:226:19New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:262.810:472.14:010.55:120.57:236:18Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:072.811:272.14:270.55:490.67:246:17Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:492.84:560.56:270.67:246:15Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:082.012:332.75:300.57:090.77:256:14Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:512.01:202.76:100.68:000.77:266:13First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:412.02:132.67:010.68:570.77:276:12First 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 7:55 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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