Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 2:29 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 8:14 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Nov 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:422.31:092.96:160.47:390.47:286:11Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:362.32:042.87:150.48:410.47:296:10Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:362.33:032.78:310.59:410.47:306:09Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:362.44:022.69:530.410:380.37:316:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:372.55:012.611:060.411:350.27:326:08Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:362.75:002.511:150.311:310.16:335:07Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:342.95:562.512:170.26:345:06Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:273.06:492.512:230.01:130.16:355:05New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:183.17:392.51:120.02:050.06:365:04New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:073.28:292.42:00-0.12:560.06:375:04New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:573.19:192.32:480.03:460.06:385:03New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:463.010:082.33:370.04:340.16:395:02Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:332.910:562.24:240.15:220.16:405:02Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:202.811:452.15:120.26:110.26:415:01Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:082.66:030.47:020.36:425:00First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:352.112:572.47:010.57:550.46:435:00First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:282.01:492.38:030.58:450.46:444:59First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:212.02:402.19:010.69:320.46:454:59First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:132.13:312.19:580.610:180.46:464:58First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:042.24:222.010:530.511:030.46:474:58Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:552.35:132.011:460.411:450.36:484:57Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:432.46:012.012:340.46:484:57Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:282.56:462.012:230.31:180.36:494:56Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:112.67:292.012:570.22:000.26:504:56Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:552.78:132.01:300.12:410.16:514:56Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:392.88:592.02:050.13:230.16:524:55Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:252.89:472.02:450.04:050.06:534:55Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:122.810:362.13:290.04:480.06:544:55Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:002.711:272.14:180.05:330.06:554:55Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:502.65:120.06:240.06:564:55Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 11:21 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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