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 4h 42m 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 - Apr 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:011.76:150.15:360.16:527:28Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:232.312:401.66:530.26:060.16:517:29Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:062.31:221.67:380.36:440.16:497:29Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:552.22:121.58:350.37:330.26:487:30Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:502.23:091.59:350.48:390.26:477:31Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:482.24:081.610:320.39:540.16:457:32Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:462.25:091.811:280.311:110.16:447:33Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:442.26:092.012:210.16:427:33Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:402.37:062.312:290.01:100.06:417:34Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:332.37:582.51:34-0.21:55-0.26:407:35Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:232.38:492.82:31-0.32:39-0.36:387:36New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:132.39:412.93:27-0.43:24-0.46:377:37New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:042.210:333.04:22-0.44:11-0.46:367:37New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:552.111:253.05:15-0.45:00-0.46:357:38Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:462.06:09-0.35:50-0.36:337:39Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:172.812:381.97:04-0.16:45-0.26:327:40Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:102.71:321.88:040.07:480.06:317:41First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:062.52:301.79:050.18:580.16:307:42First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:042.33:291.710:040.210:050.26:287:42First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:022.14:281.710:590.211:080.26:277:43First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:582.05:251.811:520.26:267:44Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:522.06:191.912:090.212:410.26:257:45Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:421.97:062.01:050.21:250.26:237:46Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:271.97:492.21:530.22:030.26:227:46Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:091.98:302.32:370.12:380.26:217:47Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:501.99:102.43:190.13:090.16:207:48Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:301.89:502.44:000.13:380.16:197:49Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:111.810:312.54:390.14:030.16:187:50Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:521.811:132.55:170.14:300.16:177:51Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:331.711:552.55:540.25:000.16:167:51Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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