Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 57m at 2:18 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:28 am (1.7 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 - May 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:162.28:432.82:40-0.22:42-0.36:147:53Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:052.29:322.83:31-0.23:28-0.36:137:53Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:532.110:202.84:20-0.24:14-0.26:127:54Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:422.111:072.75:08-0.25:00-0.16:117:55Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:292.011:532.65:55-0.15:440.06:107:56Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:151.96:410.06:290.16:097:57Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:392.41:031.97:300.17:180.26:087:57Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:262.31:531.88:210.28:160.36:077:58Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:162.22:451.89:130.39:170.46:077:59Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:072.13:381.810:010.310:150.46:068:00Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:592.04:301.910:480.311:110.46:058:01Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:501.95:212.011:330.36:048:01Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:411.96:112.112:070.312:170.26:038:02Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:311.96:592.312:590.312:580.26:038:03Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:181.97:442.41:470.21:340.16:028:04Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:031.98:282.62:300.12:080.06:018:05New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:481.99:132.73:130.02:440.06:008:05New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:342.010:002.83:570.03:24-0.16:008:06New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:222.010:482.84:41-0.14:08-0.15:598:07New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:112.011:372.85:27-0.14:57-0.15:588:08Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:022.06:13-0.15:49-0.15:588:08Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:272.712:552.17:04-0.16:480.05:578:09Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:202.61:522.18:00-0.18:000.05:578:10First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:162.52:522.28:59-0.19:170.15:568:10First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:142.33:522.39:55-0.110:270.15:568:11First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:122.24:502.410:50-0.111:330.15:558:12Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:102.15:482.511:45-0.15:558:12Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:072.06:432.612:360.012:39-0.25:548:13Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:012.07:342.71:33-0.11:30-0.25:548:14Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:522.08:212.72:25-0.12:18-0.25:548:14Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:402.09:082.73:14-0.13:03-0.25:538:15Full 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 4:53 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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