Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 43m at 2:29 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:45 pm (2.5 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 - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:352.14:591.711:320.211:420.16:527:28Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:302.05:531.812:260.26:507:29Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:222.06:441.812:390.11:140.26:497:30Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:102.07:312.01:300.11:560.16:487:30Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:542.08:132.12:150.12:350.16:467:31New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:362.08:552.22:580.03:100.16:457:32New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:172.09:362.33:390.03:430.16:447:33New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:582.010:182.34:180.04:120.16:427:34New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:401.911:002.44:560.04:370.16:417:34Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:211.911:412.45:320.05:030.16:407:35Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:011.86:070.15:340.16:387:36Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:232.412:431.86:450.16:110.16:377:37Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:092.41:301.87:310.26:570.16:367:38First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:012.32:251.88:300.27:570.16:347:38First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:572.33:241.89:310.29:110.16:337:39First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:562.34:241.910:300.210:280.16:327:40First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:552.35:252.111:280.111:450.06:307:41Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:542.36:242.312:25-0.16:297:42Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:512.47:202.612:55-0.11:19-0.26:287:43Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:452.48:122.81:56-0.32:08-0.36:277:43Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:362.49:042.92:52-0.32:57-0.46:267:44Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:282.39:563.03:46-0.43:46-0.46:247:45Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:202.310:482.94:40-0.44:36-0.46:237:46Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:112.211:392.95:32-0.35:26-0.36:227:47Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:022.16:24-0.26:17-0.26:217:47Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:292.712:522.07:18-0.17:120.06:207:48Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:202.51:451.98:140.08:140.16:197:49Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:132.32:401.89:110.19:170.26:187:50Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:072.23:361.810:050.210:160.36:167:51Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:002.14:291.810:560.211:140.36:157:51Third Quarter30Sun
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 5:37 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 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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