Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 16m at 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 - Aug 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:091.99:382.63:450.43:120.26:168:09Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:552.110:212.64:210.33:570.26:178:08Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:422.211:042.64:540.24:430.26:188:07Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:282.411:472.55:250.25:310.26:198:06Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:152.55:560.16:220.36:198:05Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:302.41:042.66:300.17:200.36:208:04Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:172.21:572.77:120.18:280.46:218:03Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:092.12:542.88:020.19:370.46:228:02Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:062.03:532.89:020.110:430.56:228:01Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:061.94:542.810:060.111:500.56:238:00Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:071.95:552.911:150.16:247:59Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:102.06:542.912:530.412:280.16:257:58Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:102.17:492.91:490.31:330.16:257:57Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:062.28:402.92:390.32:310.06:267:56New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:582.39:282.83:260.23:260.16:277:54New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:492.410:162.74:110.24:190.16:287:53New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:392.511:022.64:540.25:100.26:297:52Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:262.611:452.55:340.25:580.36:297:51Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:112.66:120.36:460.46:307:50Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:282.312:562.66:490.47:370.56:317:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:112.21:422.57:280.48:320.66:317:47First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:572.02:322.58:100.59:280.76:327:46First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:461.93:242.58:570.610:230.86:337:45First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:371.84:172.49:470.611:190.86:347:43First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:301.85:112.510:400.66:347:42Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:241.86:062.512:160.811:38 AM0.66:357:41Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:191.96:562.61:070.812:360.66:367:39Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:102.07:432.71:510.71:280.56:377:38Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:572.28:262.72:300.62:140.46:377:37Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:432.49:102.73:050.53:000.36:387:35Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:292.69:542.73:390.43:470.36:397:34Full Moon31Wed
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 2:31 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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