Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:18 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 56m at 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 - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:222.22:572.68:580.59:530.76:397:33First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:152.13:502.59:520.610:480.76:407:32First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:072.14:432.510:460.611:420.76:417:30Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:002.15:352.511:410.66:417:29Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:542.16:262.512:340.712:340.66:427:28Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:442.27:142.61:210.71:230.66:437:26Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:312.37:572.62:030.62:070.56:447:25Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:152.48:392.62:410.62:480.56:447:23Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:582.69:212.63:160.53:280.46:457:22Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:412.710:032.63:480.54:070.46:467:21Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:252.810:462.64:170.54:460.46:477:19Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:092.911:282.64:460.45:250.46:477:18Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:532.95:180.46:070.56:487:16Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:112.512:402.95:550.46:560.56:497:15Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:572.41:312.96:390.47:560.66:497:13Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:502.42:282.97:340.49:050.66:507:12Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:492.33:282.98:430.410:100.66:517:10Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:512.44:282.99:590.411:130.66:527:09Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:522.55:282.911:130.46:527:08Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:542.66:272.912:130.512:250.36:537:06Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:532.87:223.01:090.41:280.26:547:05Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:472.98:142.92:000.32:240.26:557:03New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:383.19:032.92:480.23:170.16:557:02New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:283.19:522.83:340.24:090.16:567:00New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:183.210:412.74:200.25:000.26:576:59Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:063.111:282.65:050.25:480.36:586:58Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:533.15:490.36:370.46:586:56Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:142.512:402.96:330.47:270.66:596:55Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:002.41:282.87:210.68:220.77:006:53First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:492.32:192.78:160.79:170.87:016:52First Quarter30Wed
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 10:47 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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