Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 27m at 5:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:38 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Apr 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:242.12:401.59:230.48:400.36:527:28Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:182.03:351.510:180.49:460.36:517:29Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:122.04:311.511:100.410:510.36:497:29Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:062.05:271.612:010.46:487:30Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:592.06:211.812:460.36:477:31Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:492.07:102.012:540.21:240.26:457:32Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:352.07:562.21:440.11:580.16:447:33Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:192.08:402.42:310.02:300.06:437:33New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:032.09:262.63:17-0.13:03-0.16:417:34New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:482.010:132.74:04-0.23:40-0.26:407:35New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:341.911:022.84:51-0.24:22-0.26:397:36Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:221.911:532.85:40-0.15:07-0.26:377:37Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:111.86:32-0.15:56-0.26:367:37Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:452.71:051.87:300.06:53-0.16:357:38Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:422.62:041.88:340.18:070.06:337:39First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:422.53:081.89:370.19:280.16:327:40First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:432.34:111.910:360.110:420.16:317:41First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:432.25:132.011:320.111:520.16:307:41Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:422.16:122.112:250.06:287:42Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:372.17:062.312:550.01:140.06:277:43Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:272.07:532.41:510.01:58-0.16:267:44Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:132.08:382.52:41-0.12:38-0.16:257:45Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:571.99:212.63:27-0.13:170.06:247:45Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:411.910:042.64:12-0.13:550.06:227:46Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:241.810:472.54:550.04:310.06:217:47Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:071.811:312.55:370.15:050.16:207:48Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:491.76:180.25:380.26:197:49Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:142.412:321.77:020.36:130.26:187:50Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:592.31:181.67:510.46:540.36:177:50Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:472.22:091.68:430.47:510.46:167:51Third Quarter30Sun
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 14% 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 (14% 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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