Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 37m at 9:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:55 pm (2.3 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 - Feb 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:592.47:151.612:23-0.51:44-0.37:055:35Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:492.48:081.81:23-0.62:28-0.47:045:36Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:382.49:012.02:21-0.63:12-0.57:035:37Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:282.39:552.23:19-0.63:56-0.67:025:38Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:182.210:472.34:17-0.64:40-0.77:025:39Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:062.011:392.45:13-0.55:24-0.67:015:40Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:561.96:13-0.46:13-0.67:005:41Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:332.312:481.77:17-0.37:07-0.56:595:42Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:302.31:431.58:21-0.18:07-0.46:585:43Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:282.22:401.49:24-0.19:08-0.36:575:44Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:262.13:381.310:250.010:10-0.26:565:45Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:242.04:371.311:260.011:12-0.26:555:46Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:212.05:341.312:210.06:545:47Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:132.06:261.412:10-0.21:080.06:535:48Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:592.07:131.51:01-0.21:51-0.16:525:49New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:422.07:571.61:47-0.22:30-0.16:515:50New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:232.08:401.72:30-0.23:06-0.26:505:51New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:041.99:231.83:12-0.23:40-0.26:495:52New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:441.910:051.93:53-0.24:09-0.26:485:52Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:231.810:452.04:31-0.24:34-0.26:465:53Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:011.711:262.05:07-0.14:55-0.16:455:54Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:391.65:450.05:20-0.16:445:55Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:092.012:191.56:290.15:52-0.16:435:56First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:562.01:041.47:250.26:34-0.16:425:57First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:492.01:571.38:280.27:30-0.16:405:58First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:462.12:551.39:310.28:34-0.16:395:59First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:442.13:571.410:340.29:45-0.26:386:00Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:442.25:001.511:330.111:03-0.36:376:01Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:412.36:001.712:25-0.16:356:02Waxing Gibbous29Fri
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 12:50 pm — 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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