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 3h 40m 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 - Nov 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:552.23:172.39:290.710:030.76:285:12First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:472.24:082.310:260.710:480.66:295:11Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:382.44:592.311:220.611:310.56:295:10Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:282.55:492.312:120.56:305:09Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:152.76:352.312:100.412:580.46:315:08Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:012.87:202.312:460.31:420.36:325:07Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:463.08:062.31:220.22:260.26:335:07Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:323.18:532.32:010.13:120.26:345:06Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:203.19:432.32:440.13:590.16:355:05Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:103.110:342.33:320.14:470.16:365:04Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:013.111:262.34:240.15:370.16:375:03Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:532.95:200.16:330.26:385:03Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:222.312:492.86:270.27:340.26:395:02Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:222.31:472.67:440.38:330.26:405:01Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:232.42:462.58:570.39:290.16:415:01Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:222.53:442.410:040.310:240.16:425:00Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:202.64:412.311:080.211:190.16:435:00Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:172.75:362.212:060.26:444:59Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:082.76:272.212:100.112:590.16:454:58Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:562.87:152.112:570.01:480.16:464:58New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:422.88:002.11:410.02:340.16:474:58New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:262.88:462.12:240.13:190.16:484:57New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:112.79:322.03:060.14:030.16:494:57New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:552.710:172.03:460.24:450.16:504:56Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:392.611:022.04:250.25:260.26:514:56Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:222.511:471.95:040.36:080.36:524:56Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:072.35:450.46:530.36:524:55Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:351.912:542.26:360.47:400.36:534:55First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:261.91:432.17:410.58:240.36:544:55First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:192.02:342.08:440.59:050.36:554:55First Quarter30Mon
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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