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 5h 49m at 5:07 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:12 pm (2.7 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 - Mar 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:092.24:261.411:090.010:55-0.26:346:02Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:102.25:281.512:070.06:336:03Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:062.26:241.612:01-0.212:58-0.16:326:04Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:562.27:141.812:58-0.31:43-0.26:316:05Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:422.18:011.91:49-0.32:25-0.26:296:06Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:262.18:462.02:37-0.33:04-0.26:286:07Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:092.09:302.13:23-0.33:41-0.26:276:08Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:511.910:122.14:07-0.24:14-0.26:256:08Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:321.810:542.24:49-0.14:45-0.16:246:09Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:111.711:362.15:300.05:120.06:236:10Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:521.66:130.15:400.06:216:11Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:202.112:341.57:030.26:120.16:206:12Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:082.02:221.48:590.37:560.17:187:13Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:012.03:141.49:560.38:520.17:177:13Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:562.04:091.310:530.49:550.17:167:14Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:522.05:071.411:490.311:030.17:147:15Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:472.16:051.512:410.37:137:16Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:412.16:591.812:150.01:250.17:117:17Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:302.27:492.01:18-0.12:040.07:107:18Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:172.28:382.22:12-0.22:41-0.17:097:18New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:032.29:262.53:04-0.33:19-0.37:077:19New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:512.210:162.63:57-0.43:58-0.47:067:20New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:392.111:072.74:49-0.44:41-0.47:047:21Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:282.011:582.85:41-0.35:25-0.47:037:22Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:171.96:36-0.26:13-0.37:027:22Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:502.71:091.87:35-0.17:08-0.27:007:23Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:472.62:061.78:400.08:16-0.16:597:24First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:472.43:071.69:440.19:300.06:577:25First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:482.34:101.610:460.110:410.06:567:26First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:482.25:121.711:450.111:490.06:557:26Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:482.16:121.812:410.16:537:27Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:09 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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