Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 54m at 7:22 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:20 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Aug 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:211.86:112.812:020.411:12 AM0.06:168:09Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:241.97:092.91:050.312:260.06:178:08Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:252.08:043.02:000.21:36-0.16:188:07New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:212.28:573.02:520.12:39-0.16:188:06New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:172.49:492.93:410.03:39-0.26:198:05New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:122.510:402.84:290.04:38-0.16:208:04Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:062.611:292.75:14-0.15:340.06:218:03Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:572.75:590.06:290.16:228:02Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:162.512:472.76:430.07:250.26:228:01Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:032.31:372.67:290.18:250.46:238:00First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:522.12:292.68:190.29:230.56:247:59First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:431.93:222.59:110.310:200.66:257:58First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:341.84:152.510:030.411:170.76:257:57First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:261.85:092.410:550.56:267:56Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:201.76:032.412:130.711:51 AM0.56:277:55Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:141.86:532.51:060.712:450.56:287:54Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:051.97:392.51:530.61:340.56:287:52Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:522.08:222.62:340.62:170.46:297:51Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:362.19:032.63:120.52:580.46:307:50Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:192.29:442.63:470.53:390.46:317:49Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:032.310:252.54:180.44:190.46:317:47Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:452.511:052.54:450.44:590.46:327:46Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:282.611:452.45:090.45:400.46:337:45Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:112.75:360.36:230.56:347:44Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:252.312:572.86:080.37:150.56:347:42Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:082.21:492.86:480.38:180.66:357:41Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:592.12:472.87:380.39:290.76:367:40Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:572.03:472.98:410.310:360.76:377:38Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:002.04:492.99:530.311:430.66:377:37Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:052.15:522.911:100.36:387:36Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:102.26:512.912:440.512:280.26:397:34Waning Crescent31Thu
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 10:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (32% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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