Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 28m at 10:33 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:46 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Sep 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:352.89:592.73:320.33:590.26:407:33New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:243.010:452.64:090.24:500.26:407:31Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:143.111:332.64:490.15:420.26:417:30Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:043.25:310.16:350.36:427:28Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:212.412:573.16:170.17:350.46:437:27Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:122.31:533.17:100.28:420.56:437:26First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:092.22:533.08:160.39:470.66:447:24First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:102.23:542.99:300.410:490.66:457:23First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:122.24:542.810:410.411:500.66:457:21Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:152.25:542.711:500.46:467:20Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:152.36:502.712:460.612:530.46:477:18Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:112.57:392.71:360.51:490.46:487:17Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:002.68:242.62:200.52:400.46:487:16Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:452.79:082.63:010.43:270.46:497:14Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:292.89:502.53:400.44:120.46:507:13Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:122.810:322.54:170.44:550.46:517:11Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:552.911:142.44:510.55:360.56:517:10Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:372.811:552.35:220.56:160.66:527:08Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:192.85:510.66:590.76:537:07Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:362.21:042.76:210.67:470.86:537:05Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:192.11:532.76:560.78:440.96:547:04Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:082.12:462.67:430.89:400.96:557:03Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:022.03:402.68:460.810:330.96:567:01Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:582.14:342.69:550.811:230.96:567:00Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:542.25:292.611:040.76:576:58Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:502.36:212.612:110.812:120.66:586:57Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:442.67:112.712:550.71:120.56:596:55Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:342.87:582.71:340.52:050.46:596:54New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:223.18:452.72:120.42:550.37:006:53New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:103.29:322.72:520.33:460.27:016:51New Moon30Wed
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 1:39 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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