Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 29m at 3:50 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:09 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Nov 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:102.03:352.49:190.810:280.77:286:12Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:042.14:272.410:230.711:130.77:296:11Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:572.24:202.310:240.710:580.66:295:10Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:492.35:122.311:240.611:390.56:305:09Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:402.56:012.312:170.56:315:08Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:272.76:482.412:170.41:050.36:325:07Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:132.97:342.412:540.21:520.26:335:07New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:003.18:212.41:330.12:400.16:345:06New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:483.29:102.32:150.03:300.16:355:05New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:393.210:012.33:010.04:200.16:365:04Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:313.210:532.33:510.05:120.16:375:03Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:233.111:482.24:450.06:070.16:385:03Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:182.95:450.17:080.26:395:02First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:462.21:162.86:580.28:090.26:405:01First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:482.22:152.68:160.39:060.26:415:01First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:492.33:132.49:260.310:010.26:425:00First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:492.34:112.310:310.310:550.26:435:00Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:462.45:072.211:330.311:450.16:444:59Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:402.65:582.112:290.26:454:58Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:282.66:462.112:310.11:190.26:464:58Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:122.77:302.01:140.12:050.16:474:57Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:552.78:142.01:540.12:490.16:484:57Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:382.78:582.02:320.23:320.16:494:57Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:212.79:421.93:090.24:140.26:504:56Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:042.610:251.93:440.24:540.26:514:56Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:472.511:091.84:180.35:350.36:524:56Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:302.411:541.84:520.36:170.36:524:55Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:152.35:300.47:030.46:534:55Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:431.81:032.26:190.47:490.46:544:55Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:351.81:542.17:260.58:320.46:554:55Third Quarter30Sat
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 6:59 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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