Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 9:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 3:14 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Sep 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:432.04:262.610:160.511:270.86:397:33First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:391.95:222.511:150.66:407:32Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:361.96:162.512:230.812:140.66:417:31Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:302.07:052.51:140.71:080.66:417:29Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:192.17:492.51:570.71:560.56:427:28Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:042.38:302.52:360.62:400.56:437:26Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:462.49:102.53:110.63:210.56:447:25Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:272.59:502.53:440.64:010.56:447:23Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:092.610:302.44:120.64:390.56:457:22Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:502.711:092.44:360.55:160.56:467:21Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:302.811:472.34:580.55:520.66:477:19Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:122.85:240.56:310.76:477:18Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:252.212:572.85:570.57:180.76:487:16Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:082.11:482.86:370.58:190.86:497:15Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:582.12:462.87:290.59:280.86:497:13Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:592.13:462.88:370.510:320.86:507:12Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:032.14:472.89:540.511:340.76:517:11Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:072.25:482.911:150.56:527:09Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:112.56:462.912:310.612:330.46:527:08Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:092.77:402.91:230.41:390.36:537:06Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:033.08:302.92:090.32:370.26:547:05New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:553.29:202.82:540.23:330.16:557:03New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:473.310:102.73:400.14:270.16:557:02New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:383.310:592.64:250.15:200.26:567:00Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:283.311:472.55:110.26:110.36:576:59Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:173.25:580.37:040.56:576:58Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:352.41:083.06:470.48:020.66:586:56First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:262.22:012.97:430.59:010.76:596:55First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:202.12:572.78:470.79:590.87:006:53First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:162.13:532.69:510.710:530.97:016:52First 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 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 (62% 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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