Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:14 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 49m at 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 - Mar 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:131.910:332.04:23-0.24:34-0.16:356:02Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:521.811:142.05:02-0.15:00-0.16:336:03Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:311.711:562.05:410.05:230.06:326:04Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:121.66:250.15:500.06:316:05Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:412.012:551.57:170.26:260.06:296:06Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:322.01:441.48:160.27:130.06:286:07Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:262.02:381.39:140.38:110.06:276:07Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:212.03:351.410:140.39:150.06:256:08Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:192.14:351.411:130.210:27-0.16:246:09Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:162.25:341.612:050.16:236:10Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:102.36:291.812:510.06:216:11Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:002.37:202.112:44-0.31:34-0.26:206:12New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:492.49:112.31:41-0.43:15-0.37:197:12New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:382.310:032.53:37-0.53:58-0.47:177:13New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:282.310:552.74:33-0.54:42-0.57:167:14Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:182.211:472.75:28-0.55:27-0.57:147:15Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:072.06:22-0.46:13-0.47:137:16Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:392.712:571.97:21-0.27:05-0.37:127:17Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:332.61:521.78:24-0.18:06-0.27:107:17First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:302.42:501.69:270.09:14-0.17:097:18First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:302.33:491.510:290.110:200.07:077:19First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:292.24:491.511:290.211:260.07:067:20Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:282.15:491.612:260.27:057:21Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:242.06:441.712:280.01:180.17:037:21Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:152.07:331.81:240.02:020.17:027:22Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:592.08:171.92:130.02:410.17:007:23Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:402.08:592.12:580.03:180.06:597:24Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:212.09:402.23:41-0.13:520.06:587:25Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:021.910:212.24:22-0.14:220.06:567:25Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:421.911:012.35:010.04:490.16:557:26Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:221.811:422.35:380.05:120.16:537:27Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 2:02 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 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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