Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:38 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 50m at 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 - Jul 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:051.76:392.412:460.412:180.25:568:24Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:551.77:262.51:350.31:010.15:578:24Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:421.88:122.62:190.21:420.15:578:24New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:281.88:572.73:020.12:240.05:588:24New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:151.99:442.73:450.13:08-0.15:588:24New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:052.010:322.84:280.03:57-0.15:598:24New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:552.111:202.75:10-0.14:49-0.16:008:23Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:462.25:52-0.15:43-0.16:008:23Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:082.612:382.36:36-0.16:420.06:018:23Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:582.51:322.47:24-0.17:490.16:018:23First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:512.42:302.58:18-0.19:020.16:028:22First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:472.23:282.59:14-0.110:090.26:028:22First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:442.14:262.610:10-0.111:130.26:038:22First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:412.05:232.611:07-0.16:048:21Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:401.96:202.712:160.212:07-0.16:048:21Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:371.97:142.71:150.11:04-0.16:058:20Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:312.08:042.72:080.11:58-0.16:068:20Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:212.08:522.72:570.02:48-0.16:068:19Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:102.09:382.73:440.03:360.06:078:19Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:582.110:242.64:300.04:240.06:088:18Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:462.111:092.55:130.15:090.16:088:17Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:322.111:522.45:530.15:540.26:098:17Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:172.16:320.26:380.36:108:16Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:352.31:022.27:110.27:270.46:118:15Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:182.21:502.27:500.38:220.56:118:15Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:052.12:392.28:310.39:190.56:128:14Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:531.93:302.29:110.410:140.66:138:13Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:431.94:212.39:510.411:090.66:148:12Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:341.85:122.410:330.46:148:11Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:261.86:052.512:060.511:23 AM0.36:158:11Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:201.96:562.612:590.512:180.26:168:10Waning Crescent31Mon
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 12:11 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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