Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 5:07 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 49m at 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 - Nov 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:392.03:102.58:110.69:500.67:286:11First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:402.14:072.59:340.610:390.67:296:10First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:392.35:042.510:530.511:280.47:306:10Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:372.56:012.412:070.47:316:09Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:342.86:562.412:190.31:120.37:326:08Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:273.17:482.41:080.12:090.17:336:07Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:183.37:382.41:550.02:030.06:345:06Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:093.48:302.31:43-0.12:560.06:355:05Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:013.49:222.32:32-0.13:490.06:365:04Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:543.310:152.23:25-0.14:420.06:375:04Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:463.111:072.24:190.05:350.16:385:03Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:382.95:150.16:310.26:395:02Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:012.112:322.76:170.37:290.36:405:02Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:582.01:272.57:270.48:260.46:415:01Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:582.02:232.38:350.59:180.46:425:00Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:552.13:172.29:370.510:070.46:435:00Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:502.14:092.010:370.510:540.46:444:59Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:422.25:002.011:330.511:380.46:454:59Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:312.35:481.912:240.46:464:58Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:152.46:321.912:180.41:090.36:474:58Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:562.57:141.912:540.31:510.36:474:57New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:362.67:541.81:270.32:320.36:484:57New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:172.68:361.81:560.33:130.36:494:56New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:592.69:181.82:240.33:520.36:504:56New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:422.610:011.82:550.24:300.36:514:56Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:262.610:451.83:300.25:080.36:524:55Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:092.511:311.84:100.25:460.36:534:55Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:552.54:560.26:290.36:544:55Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:211.812:452.45:510.37:180.36:554:55First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:181.91:402.27:030.38:070.26:564:55First Quarter30Tue
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 1:56 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 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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