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 23m 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 - Jul 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:061.68:362.52:530.32:130.25:568:24Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:501.69:192.53:360.22:490.15:578:24Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:341.710:032.54:170.23:260.15:578:24Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:201.710:462.54:550.24:060.15:588:24Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:061.811:292.55:300.24:490.15:588:24Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:521.96:020.25:350.25:598:24Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:112.412:382.06:320.16:260.25:598:23Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:542.31:282.27:060.17:260.36:008:23Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:412.12:212.37:470.08:380.36:018:23Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:332.03:182.58:340.09:500.36:018:23Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:291.94:152.69:260.010:570.36:028:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:261.85:132.710:22-0.16:028:22Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:261.86:132.812:050.211:23 AM-0.16:038:22Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:271.87:102.91:080.212:31-0.26:048:21Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:251.98:052.92:050.11:35-0.26:048:21New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:211.98:582.92:580.02:35-0.26:058:20New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:152.09:502.93:490.03:33-0.26:068:20New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:102.110:402.84:38-0.14:31-0.16:068:19New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:032.211:292.65:25-0.15:26-0.16:078:19Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:542.26:100.06:200.16:088:18Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:152.412:432.36:530.07:150.26:088:17Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:012.21:332.37:380.18:130.36:098:17First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:482.12:232.38:230.29:110.46:108:16First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:361.93:142.39:090.310:070.56:108:15First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:261.84:042.39:530.311:020.56:118:15First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:151.74:552.310:380.411:580.66:128:14Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:061.65:472.311:250.46:138:13Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:591.66:382.412:520.612:160.46:138:12Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:501.77:262.51:410.51:050.36:148:12Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:381.78:112.52:260.51:490.36:158:11Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:241.88:542.63:070.42:310.26:168:10Full Moon31Sun
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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