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 2h 19m 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 - Oct 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:393.311:002.54:090.25:140.37:026:50Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:293.311:492.54:520.26:060.47:026:48Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:213.35:390.27:020.57:036:47Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:392.41:163.26:300.38:050.67:046:46Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:352.32:153.17:330.49:110.67:056:44Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:362.23:162.98:510.510:140.77:066:43Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:402.24:182.810:070.611:130.77:066:41Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:432.35:182.711:180.67:076:40Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:452.46:152.612:090.612:240.57:086:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:412.57:072.61:000.61:230.57:096:37Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:312.77:542.51:460.52:140.47:106:36New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:162.88:372.52:260.53:010.47:106:35New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:582.99:192.43:040.53:460.47:116:34New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:402.910:012.33:400.54:290.47:126:32New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:222.910:432.34:140.55:100.57:136:31Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:042.911:242.24:460.55:500.57:146:30Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:462.85:150.66:310.67:156:28Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:052.112:302.85:450.67:160.77:156:27Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:482.11:162.76:180.78:080.87:166:26First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:352.02:062.67:010.79:040.97:176:25First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:282.03:002.58:000.89:550.97:186:24First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:252.03:552.59:160.810:420.87:196:22First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:212.14:482.410:280.811:270.77:206:21Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:162.35:422.411:380.77:216:20Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:102.56:342.412:100.612:420.57:226:19Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:012.87:232.412:510.51:370.47:226:18Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:493.08:102.41:310.32:280.37:236:17Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:373.28:582.42:110.23:180.27:246:16Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:263.39:472.42:540.14:100.17:256:15Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:183.410:382.33:400.05:020.17:266:14Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:103.411:312.34:310.05:550.27:276:13Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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