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 30m 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 - Feb 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:011.91:131.57:510.07:41-0.27:045:35First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:521.92:031.38:470.18:30-0.17:045:36First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:441.82:541.39:420.19:19-0.17:035:37First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:371.83:461.210:380.210:11-0.17:025:38Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:301.84:411.211:340.111:07-0.17:015:39Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:221.95:351.312:230.17:005:40Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:111.96:241.412:00-0.11:070.06:595:41Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:562.07:111.512:47-0.21:46-0.16:585:42Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:392.17:551.71:30-0.22:22-0.26:585:43Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:222.18:411.82:12-0.32:56-0.26:575:44Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:042.09:262.02:55-0.33:27-0.36:565:45Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:472.010:122.13:40-0.33:58-0.46:555:46Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:301.910:592.24:26-0.34:30-0.46:545:47Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:141.811:472.35:14-0.35:07-0.56:525:48Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:011.76:08-0.25:51-0.46:515:49Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:402.312:531.67:12-0.16:44-0.46:505:50Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:382.31:511.58:22-0.17:50-0.46:495:51Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:392.32:531.59:290.09:02-0.36:485:52Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:402.33:571.510:33-0.110:16-0.36:475:53Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:412.25:001.611:35-0.111:28-0.46:465:54Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:402.36:001.712:30-0.26:455:55Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:352.36:551.912:32-0.41:20-0.36:435:56New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:242.27:462.01:28-0.52:06-0.46:425:57New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:122.28:352.12:21-0.52:49-0.46:415:58New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:582.19:232.23:12-0.53:31-0.46:405:59New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:442.010:092.24:00-0.44:11-0.46:395:59Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:271.910:532.24:46-0.34:49-0.36:376:00Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:091.811:372.25:31-0.25:26-0.26:366:01Waxing Crescent28Sun
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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