Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:10 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 05m at 1:35 am (2.1 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 - Oct 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:492.98:142.71:590.42:290.37:016:50New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:383.09:012.72:430.33:210.27:026:49New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:263.19:482.63:250.34:100.37:036:47New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:123.210:332.54:070.34:580.37:046:46Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:583.111:182.44:470.45:440.47:056:45Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:433.05:270.46:300.57:056:43Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:022.312:292.96:060.57:190.77:066:42Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:462.21:162.86:470.68:130.87:076:40First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:342.12:072.77:360.79:090.97:086:39First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:262.03:012.58:400.810:030.97:096:38First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:222.03:552.59:460.910:540.97:096:36First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:172.14:482.410:470.911:430.97:106:35Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:122.25:412.411:470.87:116:34Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:052.36:302.412:280.812:440.77:126:33Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:532.57:162.41:070.71:330.67:136:31Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:382.77:592.41:410.62:180.57:136:30Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:212.98:412.42:110.53:010.47:146:29Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:043.09:242.42:410.43:440.47:156:27Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:493.110:092.33:140.44:290.47:166:26Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:363.210:552.33:520.35:150.47:176:25Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:253.211:442.34:360.36:030.47:186:24Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:163.25:230.36:560.57:196:23Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:352.21:103.06:160.37:580.57:206:22Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:322.22:092.97:220.49:020.67:206:20Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:352.23:102.88:460.510:020.57:216:19Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:402.34:102.710:060.510:580.57:226:18Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:422.45:102.511:190.511:520.47:236:17Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:432.66:072.512:250.47:246:16Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:392.87:002.412:420.31:250.37:256:15Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:292.97:492.31:290.32:170.37:266:14New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:163.08:352.32:120.23:060.27:276:13New Moon31Tue
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 4:52 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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