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 4h 14m at 10:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:05 am (1.7 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 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:512.12:212.67:220.68:570.67:286:11Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:512.22:192.57:420.68:490.56:295:10Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:522.33:162.49:040.59:390.46:305:10Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:512.54:142.410:190.510:300.36:315:09Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:492.85:112.411:290.311:230.26:325:08Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:453.06:062.312:300.26:335:07Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:383.26:582.312:150.01:250.16:345:06New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:303.37:492.31:05-0.12:180.06:355:05New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:213.38:412.31:55-0.13:110.06:365:04New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:133.39:332.22:47-0.14:030.06:375:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:053.210:262.23:410.04:540.16:385:03Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:563.011:182.14:350.15:460.26:395:02Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:472.85:320.26:400.36:405:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:112.112:392.66:340.37:350.46:415:01First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:072.11:322.37:410.58:280.46:425:00First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:042.12:252.28:450.59:160.46:435:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:592.13:172.09:450.510:020.46:444:59First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:512.24:081.910:420.510:470.46:454:59Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:412.34:581.911:370.511:300.46:464:58Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:292.45:461.812:260.46:474:58Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:142.56:301.812:100.41:110.46:474:57Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:562.67:131.812:460.31:530.36:484:57Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:372.67:541.81:180.32:340.36:494:56Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:202.78:371.81:480.23:140.36:504:56Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:032.79:211.82:200.23:540.36:514:56Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:472.710:061.82:560.24:320.26:524:55Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:312.610:521.83:380.25:090.26:534:55Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:162.511:411.94:240.25:480.26:544:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:032.45:160.26:310.26:554:55Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:342.012:552.36:200.37:200.16:564:55Third Quarter30Sun
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 1:28 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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