Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 58m at 1:03 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:17 pm (2.4 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 - Mar 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:572.18:161.91:59-0.22:33-0.16:356:02New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:402.19:002.02:39-0.23:05-0.26:346:03New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:232.19:452.23:20-0.33:35-0.36:326:04New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:062.010:302.34:01-0.34:07-0.36:316:05Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:492.011:172.34:44-0.24:42-0.36:306:05Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:341.95:31-0.25:23-0.36:286:06Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:062.312:241.86:27-0.16:12-0.36:276:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:012.32:201.88:34-0.18:14-0.37:267:08First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:002.33:201.79:420.09:26-0.27:247:09First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:002.34:221.710:460.010:39-0.27:237:10First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:002.35:241.811:49-0.111:52-0.37:227:11Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:012.36:251.912:49-0.27:207:11Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:582.37:222.112:59-0.31:42-0.37:197:12Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:512.38:142.21:58-0.42:31-0.37:187:13Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:402.39:042.32:52-0.43:17-0.47:167:14Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:292.39:532.43:43-0.44:02-0.47:157:15Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:162.210:412.44:33-0.44:46-0.47:137:16Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:022.111:272.45:21-0.35:28-0.37:127:16Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:472.06:07-0.26:09-0.27:117:17Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:122.312:311.96:54-0.16:50-0.17:097:18Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:582.21:171.87:440.07:360.07:087:19Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:462.12:061.78:390.28:280.17:067:20Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:372.12:571.69:330.29:250.27:057:20Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:302.03:501.610:260.310:200.27:047:21Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:221.94:441.611:180.311:170.27:027:22Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:151.95:371.712:100.37:017:23Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:082.06:291.812:140.212:570.26:597:24Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:572.07:182.01:070.11:380.16:587:24Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:432.18:032.11:530.02:150.06:577:25Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:272.18:482.32:37-0.12:490.06:557:26New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:112.19:332.53:20-0.13:22-0.16:547:27New Moon31Tue
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 4:10 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 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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