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 4m 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 - Nov 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:292.25:502.212:170.77:286:12Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:182.46:382.112:290.61:080.67:286:11Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:042.57:232.11:070.61:540.57:296:10Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:462.77:052.11:400.51:360.56:305:09Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:282.87:462.11:090.52:170.46:315:08Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:102.98:282.11:380.42:580.46:325:08Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:532.99:122.02:100.33:400.46:335:07Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:393.09:572.02:470.34:220.46:345:06Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:262.910:452.03:300.25:050.46:355:05Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:152.911:362.04:180.25:530.46:365:04Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:062.85:120.36:470.46:375:04Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:322.11:022.66:180.47:450.46:385:03Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:342.22:012.57:420.48:400.36:395:02Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:372.32:592.49:030.49:330.26:405:01Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:372.53:572.310:150.310:250.26:415:01Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:352.74:552.211:220.311:180.16:425:00Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:322.95:512.112:220.26:435:00Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:243.06:422.112:090.01:160.16:444:59New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:133.07:312.112:570.02:060.06:454:59New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:013.08:192.01:440.02:550.06:464:58New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:493.09:082.02:310.03:440.16:474:58New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:372.99:561.93:180.04:300.16:484:57Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:252.710:441.94:050.15:160.26:494:57Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:102.611:321.94:520.26:020.36:504:56Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:562.45:400.36:510.36:514:56Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:211.912:442.26:370.47:400.46:514:56First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:141.91:342.17:430.58:260.46:524:55First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:071.92:251.98:450.59:090.46:534:55First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:592.03:151.89:430.59:480.46:544:55First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:502.14:051.810:400.510:270.36:554:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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