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 3h 49m 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 - Feb 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:192.46:361.71:03-0.37:055:35Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:102.47:301.912:48-0.61:50-0.57:045:36New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:012.58:242.11:47-0.72:37-0.67:035:37New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:522.49:182.22:45-0.73:24-0.77:025:38New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:432.310:122.33:42-0.74:11-0.77:025:39Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:342.211:052.44:39-0.64:58-0.77:015:40Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:232.111:572.45:35-0.55:47-0.77:005:41Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:141.96:35-0.46:40-0.66:595:42First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:522.31:071.77:38-0.37:38-0.56:585:43First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:482.22:031.58:40-0.18:37-0.46:575:44First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:452.12:591.49:40-0.19:36-0.36:565:45First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:412.03:551.410:390.010:34-0.26:555:46Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:371.94:521.411:360.011:32-0.26:545:47Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:301.95:451.412:270.06:535:48Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:191.96:341.512:25-0.21:12-0.16:525:49Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:032.07:191.61:12-0.21:53-0.16:515:50Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:452.08:021.71:55-0.22:31-0.26:505:51Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:262.08:451.82:37-0.23:07-0.26:495:52Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:071.99:281.93:17-0.23:40-0.26:485:53Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:481.910:092.03:55-0.24:08-0.26:465:53Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:271.810:512.04:31-0.24:31-0.26:455:54Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:061.711:322.05:06-0.14:55-0.26:445:55Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:451.65:430.05:24-0.26:435:56Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:172.012:271.66:280.16:02-0.26:425:57Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:072.11:171.57:270.16:52-0.26:405:58Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:022.12:131.58:320.17:54-0.26:395:59Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:592.13:141.59:360.19:03-0.26:386:00Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:582.24:161.610:390.010:17-0.36:376:01Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:572.25:181.811:39-0.111:34-0.46:356:02Waning Crescent29Wed
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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