Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 4:32 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:51 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:153.09:362.02:55-0.24:08-0.16:574:55Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:052.810:261.93:46-0.14:56-0.16:574:54Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:532.711:161.94:360.05:450.06:584:54Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:412.55:280.16:350.16:594:54Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:061.812:292.36:250.27:260.27:004:54Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:591.81:202.17:280.38:160.27:014:54Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:531.82:111.98:310.49:030.27:024:54Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:461.93:021.89:290.49:460.27:024:55Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:371.93:521.710:260.410:290.27:034:55Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:272.04:431.611:220.311:110.27:044:55Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:162.15:321.612:130.27:054:55Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:022.36:191.612:590.27:054:55Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:462.47:021.612:260.11:420.17:064:56New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:292.57:461.61:000.02:240.07:074:56New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:132.58:301.61:34-0.13:060.07:074:56New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:582.69:171.62:12-0.13:470.07:084:57New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:452.610:051.72:55-0.24:28-0.17:084:57Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:322.510:551.73:43-0.25:09-0.17:094:57Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:192.411:461.84:35-0.15:53-0.17:104:58Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:092.35:33-0.16:41-0.17:104:58Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:421.91:022.26:440.07:33-0.27:114:59First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:412.01:592.08:030.08:26-0.27:114:59First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:402.22:561.89:160.09:18-0.37:125:00First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:382.33:541.710:240.010:13-0.37:125:00Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:362.44:521.711:29-0.111:10-0.47:125:01Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:332.55:491.612:27-0.27:135:02Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:262.66:431.612:06-0.41:21-0.37:135:02Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:172.67:331.612:59-0.42:11-0.37:135:03Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:062.68:231.61:49-0.43:00-0.37:145:04Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:542.59:131.62:39-0.43:48-0.37:145:04Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:422.410:021.63:29-0.34:33-0.37:145:05Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 7:41 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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