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 18m 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 - Feb 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:432.46:021.712:30-0.37:055:35Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:382.56:571.812:10-0.61:22-0.47:045:36Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:302.57:522.01:11-0.72:12-0.67:035:37Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:232.68:462.12:10-0.73:02-0.77:025:38Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:152.59:412.23:08-0.73:51-0.77:025:39Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:062.410:342.34:05-0.74:39-0.77:015:40Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:562.311:262.35:01-0.65:27-0.77:005:41Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:462.15:59-0.56:18-0.66:595:42Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:192.212:371.96:59-0.37:12-0.56:585:43Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:132.11:301.78:01-0.28:08-0.46:575:44Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:092.12:241.59:01-0.19:03-0.36:565:45Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:032.03:181.49:590.09:58-0.26:555:46Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:581.94:131.410:560.010:53-0.26:545:47Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:511.95:071.411:510.011:47-0.26:535:48Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:421.95:581.412:400.06:525:49Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:292.06:451.512:36-0.21:23-0.16:515:50Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:132.07:291.61:20-0.22:04-0.16:505:51New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:552.08:121.72:02-0.22:42-0.26:495:52New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:362.08:551.82:41-0.23:18-0.26:475:53New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:182.09:381.93:20-0.23:50-0.26:465:53New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:592.010:201.93:56-0.24:17-0.26:455:54Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:391.911:022.04:31-0.24:41-0.26:445:55Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:181.811:452.05:06-0.15:07-0.26:435:56Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:001.75:47-0.15:41-0.26:425:57Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:322.112:461.66:390.06:25-0.26:405:58First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:252.11:391.67:440.07:20-0.26:395:59First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:212.22:381.68:520.08:25-0.26:386:00First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:202.23:391.69:590.09:34-0.36:376:01First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:202.34:411.711:05-0.110:50-0.36:356:02Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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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