Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:42 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 12m at 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 - Dec 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:512.24:051.810:400.510:150.36:564:55Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:422.34:571.711:350.410:580.26:574:55Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:322.45:471.712:250.36:584:54Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:202.66:361.81:120.26:594:54Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:072.77:231.812:290.01:560.16:594:54New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:542.88:111.91:14-0.12:410.07:004:54New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:422.89:022.02:02-0.23:27-0.17:014:54New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:322.89:552.02:55-0.24:13-0.27:024:55Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:232.710:482.13:51-0.25:00-0.27:034:55Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:132.611:432.24:49-0.25:47-0.27:034:55Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:052.45:52-0.16:39-0.27:044:55First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:402.212:592.27:040.07:35-0.27:054:55First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:392.31:562.08:160.08:30-0.27:064:55First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:372.42:531.99:220.19:24-0.27:064:56First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:352.43:491.810:260.110:19-0.27:074:56Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:312.44:461.711:270.011:14-0.27:084:56Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:262.55:411.612:230.07:084:57Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:182.56:321.612:08-0.21:14-0.17:094:57Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:052.57:201.612:57-0.22:01-0.17:094:58Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:502.58:061.71:43-0.22:46-0.17:104:58Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:352.48:531.72:28-0.23:29-0.17:104:58Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:192.49:391.73:12-0.14:10-0.17:114:59Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:022.310:241.73:54-0.14:49-0.17:114:59Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:442.211:091.84:350.05:26-0.17:125:00Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:262.011:531.85:160.06:010.07:125:01Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:081.96:010.16:350.07:135:01Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:401.812:531.76:550.27:100.07:135:02Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:301.81:401.67:570.27:460.07:135:03Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:211.92:301.58:570.28:260.07:135:03Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:122.03:211.49:550.29:10-0.17:145:04Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:052.14:151.410:550.210:05-0.27:145:05Waning Crescent31Sat
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 9:10 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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