Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 59m at 11:22 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:38 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Nov 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:382.24:592.211:230.711:400.67:286:12Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:292.35:502.212:180.77:286:11Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:192.56:382.212:220.61:090.67:296:10Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:052.67:242.21:010.51:550.57:306:09Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:502.88:082.21:350.42:380.47:316:08New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:332.97:512.21:080.32:200.36:325:07New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:173.08:362.21:430.33:020.36:335:07New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:033.09:232.22:210.23:460.36:345:06New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:513.010:122.23:060.24:300.36:355:05Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:403.011:032.23:540.15:160.36:365:04Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:302.911:562.24:470.26:060.36:375:03Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:232.85:480.37:020.36:385:03First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:552.31:202.67:040.38:010.26:395:02First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:562.42:192.58:240.48:560.26:405:01First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:562.53:172.39:340.39:500.16:415:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:552.64:152.210:410.310:450.16:425:00Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:532.75:122.211:430.211:390.06:435:00Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:472.96:062.112:390.16:444:59Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:382.96:562.112:290.01:310.16:454:58Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:262.97:432.11:170.02:190.16:464:58Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:122.98:312.02:030.03:060.16:474:58Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:592.89:182.02:480.03:520.16:484:57Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:452.710:052.03:330.14:360.16:494:57Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:302.610:512.04:170.25:190.26:504:56Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:142.511:381.95:010.36:020.36:514:56Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:582.35:470.46:470.36:524:56Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:261.912:452.26:410.47:330.36:524:55Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:172.01:342.07:450.58:180.46:534:55Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:092.02:241.98:460.58:580.36:544:55Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:002.13:151.89:430.59:360.36:554:55Third Quarter30Wed
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 2:30 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 79% 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 (79% 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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