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 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 - Feb 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:072.19:281.72:57-0.33:44-0.37:055:35New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:492.010:121.83:34-0.34:13-0.37:045:36Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:302.010:551.94:12-0.34:41-0.37:035:37Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:121.911:412.04:53-0.25:11-0.37:025:38Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:551.85:39-0.25:47-0.47:015:39Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:302.012:431.76:36-0.16:33-0.47:005:40First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:242.11:381.67:45-0.17:30-0.47:005:41First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:222.22:371.68:56-0.18:34-0.46:595:42First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:212.23:381.610:03-0.19:41-0.46:585:43Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:212.34:401.611:10-0.210:54-0.56:575:44Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:212.45:411.712:10-0.36:565:45Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:182.46:391.912:04-0.51:04-0.46:555:46Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:112.57:332.01:05-0.61:55-0.56:545:47Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:022.48:252.12:01-0.72:43-0.66:535:48Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:532.49:182.22:56-0.73:31-0.66:525:49Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:422.310:082.23:50-0.64:17-0.66:515:50Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:302.110:572.24:41-0.55:01-0.56:495:51Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:162.011:442.25:32-0.45:46-0.46:485:52Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:021.86:24-0.26:33-0.36:475:53Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:332.112:501.77:20-0.17:23-0.26:465:54Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:242.01:401.58:160.08:15-0.16:455:55Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:161.92:311.49:120.19:070.06:445:56Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:081.93:241.410:060.110:000.06:425:56Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:011.94:171.411:010.110:550.06:415:57Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:541.95:111.411:530.111:480.06:405:58Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:441.96:011.512:390.16:395:59Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:312.06:481.712:35-0.11:200.06:386:00Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:152.07:321.81:18-0.11:58-0.16:366:01New Moon28Sat
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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