Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 10:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 27m at 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 - Apr 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:512.29:182.83:05-0.43:07-0.46:517:28Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:412.210:102.94:00-0.43:54-0.46:507:29Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:322.111:022.94:53-0.44:42-0.46:497:30Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:222.011:532.85:45-0.35:31-0.46:477:31Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:121.96:38-0.26:22-0.26:467:31Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:442.61:021.87:340.07:18-0.16:457:32Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:372.41:571.78:330.18:230.16:437:33Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:332.32:541.69:320.29:290.26:427:34Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:292.13:521.610:270.310:320.26:417:35Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:242.04:481.711:200.311:320.36:397:35Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:181.95:431.812:100.36:387:36Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:101.96:341.912:300.212:560.36:377:37Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:571.97:192.11:220.21:360.26:357:38Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:411.98:012.22:070.12:120.26:347:39Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:221.88:412.32:500.12:430.26:337:39New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:021.89:222.43:300.13:120.16:327:40New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:421.810:032.54:100.13:380.16:307:41New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:231.810:452.54:480.14:050.16:297:42New Moon18Fri
19Sat11:041.711:282.55:260.14:360.16:287:43Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:451.76:030.25:130.06:277:43Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:122.512:291.76:440.25:550.16:257:44Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:002.41:181.77:320.36:470.16:247:45First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:522.42:161.78:300.37:540.16:237:46First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:492.33:181.99:270.29:170.26:227:47First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:482.24:192.010:200.210:370.16:217:48First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:462.25:202.311:130.111:520.16:207:48Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:452.16:182.512:07-0.16:187:49Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:422.17:142.712:59-0.112:59-0.26:177:50Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:352.18:062.91:58-0.21:49-0.36:167:51Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:262.18:563.02:53-0.22:37-0.36:157:52Full Moon30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656084)

Common Questions About Oriental, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Oriental, NC today?

Slack tide in Oriental, NC is approximately 7:23 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA