Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 07m at 5:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:38 am (2.3 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 - Dec 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:392.75:18-0.16:290.06:564:55Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:062.012:332.56:250.07:250.06:574:54Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:052.01:292.37:370.28:200.06:584:54Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:052.12:252.18:450.29:110.16:594:54Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:032.13:191.99:480.310:000.17:004:54Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:572.24:121.710:490.310:480.17:014:54Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:492.25:041.611:450.211:350.17:014:54Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:382.35:531.612:360.27:024:55Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:232.46:371.612:180.11:210.17:034:55Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:052.47:201.612:570.12:040.17:044:55New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:462.48:021.61:330.12:460.17:054:55New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:282.48:451.62:080.13:270.17:054:55New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:112.49:291.62:410.14:060.17:064:56New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:542.410:131.63:150.14:440.17:074:56Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:362.310:571.63:510.15:190.17:074:56Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:182.211:421.64:300.15:520.17:084:56Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:002.15:150.16:250.17:084:57Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:301.712:462.06:090.27:020.17:094:57First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:221.81:361.97:190.27:440.07:104:58First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:172.02:291.78:340.28:29-0.17:104:58First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:122.23:241.79:430.19:18-0.27:114:59First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:082.44:211.610:510.110:12-0.37:114:59Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:052.55:201.611:56-0.111:12-0.47:125:00Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:012.76:171.612:53-0.27:125:00Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:552.87:111.712:14-0.51:47-0.37:125:01Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:492.88:051.71:13-0.52:40-0.37:135:02Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:422.89:011.82:11-0.63:32-0.47:135:02Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:362.79:571.83:11-0.64:23-0.47:135:03Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:282.610:521.94:11-0.55:12-0.47:145:04Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:182.411:461.95:10-0.46:01-0.47:145:04Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:082.16:12-0.26:51-0.37:145:05Third Quarter31Sat
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 8:44 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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