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 1h 45m 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 - Jul 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:021.911:262.45:310.05:210.15:578:24Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:491.96:110.16:080.25:578:24Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:092.312:352.06:510.16:570.35:578:24Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:522.11:222.07:300.27:510.45:588:24Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:362.02:102.18:090.28:500.45:598:24Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:231.83:002.18:480.39:460.55:598:24Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:111.73:502.29:250.310:410.56:008:23Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:001.64:402.210:020.311:370.56:008:23Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:501.65:322.310:430.36:018:23Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:431.66:242.412:330.511:31 AM0.26:018:23Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:361.67:142.51:250.412:260.26:028:22Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:261.78:022.62:110.31:200.16:038:22New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:151.88:492.72:550.22:110.06:038:21New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:051.99:372.73:380.13:03-0.16:048:21New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:562.110:252.74:190.03:57-0.16:048:21New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:492.211:132.75:000.04:54-0.16:058:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:412.45:41-0.15:510.06:068:20Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:012.512:332.56:22-0.16:510.06:068:19Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:492.41:262.67:07-0.17:570.16:078:18First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:412.22:232.77:57-0.19:050.26:088:18First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:362.03:212.78:53-0.110:100.36:098:17First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:331.94:192.79:510.011:130.36:098:17First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:301.85:172.710:500.06:108:16Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:291.86:152.712:160.311:53 AM0.16:118:15Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:281.87:102.61:140.312:540.16:118:14Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:231.88:002.62:060.31:500.16:128:14Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:131.98:462.62:540.22:410.16:138:13Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:012.09:312.63:380.23:290.16:148:12Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:492.110:152.54:200.24:160.26:148:11Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:352.110:572.44:590.25:010.26:158:10Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:192.211:382.35:350.25:440.36:168:10Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 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.

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