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 2h 45m 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 - Nov 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:232.98:412.22:220.33:150.37:286:12Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:063.09:252.23:020.34:000.37:296:11Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:502.910:092.23:410.34:430.37:306:10Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:342.910:532.14:190.45:250.47:316:09Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:182.811:372.14:560.46:060.57:326:08Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:012.75:320.56:480.57:336:07Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:212.011:45 AM2.65:090.56:320.66:335:06Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:072.012:312.55:520.67:200.66:345:06Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:582.01:212.36:500.78:070.66:355:05Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:512.02:122.28:020.78:480.66:365:04Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:452.13:032.29:080.79:270.56:375:03Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:372.33:552.110:100.610:060.56:385:03Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:292.54:482.111:110.510:490.46:395:02Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:212.65:392.112:060.46:405:01Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:112.86:292.112:570.36:415:01Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:593.07:172.112:230.11:450.26:425:00New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:483.18:072.21:100.02:350.16:434:59New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:393.28:592.22:00-0.13:250.06:444:59New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:313.29:532.22:53-0.14:160.06:454:58Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:243.110:472.23:50-0.15:070.06:464:58Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:172.911:432.24:500.05:590.06:474:57Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:102.75:550.16:560.06:484:57First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:422.31:062.57:070.27:530.16:494:57First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:422.32:032.38:200.28:470.16:504:56First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:422.43:002.19:260.39:400.16:514:56First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:392.43:552.010:280.310:310.16:524:56Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:342.54:501.911:280.211:220.16:534:55Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:262.55:421.812:220.26:544:55Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:152.66:301.812:100.11:110.26:544:55Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:592.67:141.812:540.11:560.16:554:55Full Moon30Tue
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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