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 37m 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 - Aug 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:022.36:070.36:270.46:178:09Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:182.212:452.36:370.37:120.56:178:08Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:592.11:302.37:050.48:030.66:188:07Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:421.92:182.37:350.49:000.66:198:06Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:281.83:092.48:130.49:570.76:208:05Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:181.84:022.49:000.410:540.76:208:04Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:101.74:562.59:510.411:540.76:218:03Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:051.75:522.610:480.46:228:02Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:031.86:462.712:490.611:55 AM0.36:238:01Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:591.97:372.81:380.51:010.26:238:00Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:522.18:252.82:220.42:010.16:247:59New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:432.39:132.93:040.22:560.06:257:58New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:352.610:022.83:450.13:530.06:267:56New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:272.710:512.74:270.04:490.06:267:55Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:202.911:402.65:090.05:450.06:277:54Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:113.05:53-0.16:420.16:287:53Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:292.51:043.06:390.07:440.36:297:52First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:202.32:002.97:310.18:490.46:297:51First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:142.12:582.98:310.29:530.56:307:49First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:122.03:572.89:360.210:550.66:317:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:112.04:562.710:390.311:560.66:327:47Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:111.95:552.611:440.46:327:46Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:102.06:502.612:530.612:460.46:337:44Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:052.17:382.61:440.51:400.46:347:43Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:542.28:222.62:280.52:290.46:357:42Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:392.39:042.63:080.53:140.46:357:40Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:222.49:462.53:460.43:580.46:367:39Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:052.510:272.54:210.44:400.46:377:38Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:472.611:072.44:530.55:200.56:387:36Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:282.611:462.35:210.55:580.56:387:35Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:092.65:450.56:370.66:397:34Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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