Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 1:03 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 6:40 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:092.57:261.91:110.12:050.16:564:55New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:512.58:091.81:500.12:470.16:574:54New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:332.58:521.82:270.13:280.16:584:54New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:162.59:371.83:020.14:070.16:594:54New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:582.510:201.83:360.14:440.17:004:54Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:402.411:041.84:090.25:190.17:014:54Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:222.311:481.94:440.25:510.27:014:54Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:042.25:240.26:250.27:024:55Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:361.912:512.16:140.37:040.17:034:55First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:272.01:412.07:200.37:490.17:044:55First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:212.12:341.98:320.38:360.07:044:55First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:152.23:291.89:400.29:27-0.17:054:55Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:112.44:261.810:480.110:23-0.27:064:55Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:072.65:241.911:510.011:24-0.37:064:56Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:022.76:201.912:48-0.17:074:56Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:552.87:142.012:23-0.41:41-0.37:084:56Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:472.98:072.01:20-0.52:33-0.47:084:57Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:402.99:032.12:17-0.53:25-0.47:094:57Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:332.89:582.13:15-0.54:16-0.57:094:58Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:252.710:522.24:14-0.55:07-0.57:104:58Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:162.511:462.25:12-0.45:58-0.47:104:59Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:072.36:13-0.26:51-0.47:114:59Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:412.11:002.17:18-0.17:46-0.37:115:00Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:382.11:541.98:220.08:39-0.27:125:00Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:332.12:481.79:220.09:30-0.27:125:01Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:272.13:401.610:200.110:21-0.17:135:01Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:202.14:331.511:170.111:11-0.17:135:02Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:112.15:241.512:090.07:135:03Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:592.16:131.512:00-0.112:570.07:145:03Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:432.26:581.512:44-0.11:410.07:145:04New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:262.27:421.51:24-0.12:22-0.17:145:05New Moon31Wed
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 9:51 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 92% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (92% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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