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 4h 49m at 11:48 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:56 am (1.6 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 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:302.47:062.912:570.41:010.26:397:33Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:272.67:582.91:490.32:010.26:407:32Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:202.78:472.82:360.22:560.16:417:30Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:102.99:352.83:210.23:480.16:427:29Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:593.010:222.74:050.24:390.26:427:27Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:473.011:082.64:480.25:270.36:437:26Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:343.011:522.45:290.36:150.46:447:25Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:192.96:090.47:030.56:457:23Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:362.31:062.86:500.57:550.76:457:22Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:212.21:552.77:360.68:510.86:467:20Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:112.12:482.68:300.79:470.96:477:19Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:032.03:412.59:280.710:400.96:477:17Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:572.04:352.510:260.811:330.96:487:16Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:522.15:282.511:240.76:497:15Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:462.16:192.512:240.812:210.76:507:13Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:382.37:072.61:090.81:130.66:507:12Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:252.57:512.61:470.71:590.66:517:10Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:102.68:332.62:210.62:420.56:527:09New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:532.89:152.62:520.53:250.46:537:07New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:383.09:592.63:230.44:090.46:537:06New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:243.110:432.53:560.44:540.46:547:04Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:113.211:292.54:330.35:400.46:557:03Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:003.25:150.36:290.56:557:02Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:162.412:513.16:010.37:270.66:567:00Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:082.31:473.16:550.48:320.66:576:59First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:072.32:473.08:040.49:380.76:586:57First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:102.33:482.99:250.510:380.66:586:56First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:132.44:482.810:410.511:370.66:596:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:152.55:482.811:520.57:006:53Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:152.76:442.712:320.512:560.47:016:52Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 2:22 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 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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