Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 01m at 3:14 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jul 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:592.51:342.47:33-0.28:040.05:568:24First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:522.22:322.48:25-0.29:130.15:578:24First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:462.03:292.59:18-0.110:170.25:578:24First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:421.94:252.510:10-0.111:180.25:588:24First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:371.75:212.511:020.05:588:24Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:321.76:152.512:190.211:57 AM0.05:598:24Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:271.67:072.51:150.212:520.15:598:24Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:181.67:542.52:060.21:420.16:008:23Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:061.78:392.52:520.22:280.16:008:23Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:511.79:222.53:370.23:120.16:018:23Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:371.810:062.54:190.23:550.16:018:22Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:231.810:492.44:580.24:370.26:028:22Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:091.911:302.35:350.25:180.26:038:22Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:522.06:080.25:580.36:038:21Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:102.212:352.06:370.26:400.46:048:21Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:502.11:202.17:030.37:290.46:058:20Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:322.02:072.27:310.38:280.56:058:20Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:171.82:572.38:050.39:300.56:068:19Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:051.73:492.38:470.210:300.56:078:19Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:561.74:432.59:360.211:320.56:078:18Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:511.75:402.610:300.16:088:18Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:501.76:372.712:350.411:32 AM0.16:098:17Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:491.87:312.81:310.312:410.06:098:16Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:451.98:232.92:210.21:46-0.16:108:16New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:392.19:142.93:090.12:47-0.26:118:15New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:352.310:062.93:570.03:48-0.26:128:14New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:302.410:572.84:43-0.14:48-0.26:128:14Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:252.611:472.75:29-0.25:47-0.16:138:13Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:182.76:14-0.26:460.06:148:12Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:372.51:112.77:01-0.17:490.16:158:11First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:272.32:062.77:52-0.18:530.36:158:10First Quarter31Tue
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 6:29 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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