Oriental tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↓ falling · low 9:17 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–6:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 8:00–10:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 65 °F smooth · 4.2 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 61 °F from the NE, gusts 13 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:25 am–6:15 pm 10 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:05 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:05 pm
- Best time to dive 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Oriental there is high tide at 6:24 pm (0.6 ft) and low tide at 9:17 am. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:17 am. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 6:15 pm: 10 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:05 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:46 am to 4:46 am and from 3:18 pm to 5:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 61 °F.
Fishing in Oriental today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:18–5:18 pm
- Sunset at 6:15 pm, golden hour from 5:40 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.10 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 6:40 pm, combines a major period, sunset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:50 am to 4:50 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, longfin inshore squid, Atlantic croaker and weakfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Oriental, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Oriental
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
- Water at 65 °F (cool)
- Feels like 66 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.1 ft
1.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 65 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
Oriental has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 8:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, little wind and a calm sea, though with cool air.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Oriental
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Oriental.
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Webcams near Oriental
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Tides in Oriental
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 9:17 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:24 pm 0.6 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 7 h 54 min to low tide at 9:17 am.
In Oriental the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.3 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on March 27 (0.8 ft) and the lowest, on July 1 (0.0 ft).
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 6:15 pm | Low tide 9:17 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:24 pm · 0.6 ft | — | — | 84% | Major periods 2:46 am · 3:18 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 10:22 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:22 pm · 0.6 ft | — | — | 74% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 11:26 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:16 pm · 0.7 ft | — | — | 63% | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:28 am · 5:12 pm | Low tide 11:33 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:10 pm · 0.6 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:29 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 3:32 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:11 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 12:53 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:07 pm · 0.6 ft | 41% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:30 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 3:37 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:03 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 3:21 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:10 pm · 0.5 ft | 30% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:31 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:16 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 5:45 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:18 pm · 0.5 ft | 21% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:40 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Oriental station (NOAA), 0.4 mi from Oriental. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Oriental
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 1.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 67.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−3.1 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:23 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station BFTN7, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Oriental today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.6 ft swell at 7 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 65.1 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:41 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:05 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Oriental the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Oriental
Now in Oriental
- Low / high
- 58 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 75%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 8.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 44
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 62° | 61° | 59° | 65° | 72° | 73° | 69° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NE | 5 NE | 5 NNE | 6 NE | 9 ENE | 7 ENE | 6 E | 3 NE |
| Gusts | 16 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 6 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 61° 5 NE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 59° 5 NNE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 6 NE 1.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 72° 9 ENE 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 7 ENE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 6 E 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 3 NE 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 60° 2 NNE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 58 / 73 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 57 / 76 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 68 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 54 / 70 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 59 / 71 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 74 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 74 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 74 °F | 10 mph E | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 72 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 69 °F | 9 mph NW | 0.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 67 °F | 22 mph N | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 66 °F | 20 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 67 °F | 15 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 61 / 66 °F | 10 mph N | 0.5 ft |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 57° / 76° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 55° / 68° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 54° / 70° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 59° / 71° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 60° / 74° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 61° / 74° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 62° / 74° 1.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °F; normal high: 70 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:23 am (local time).
The sun in Oriental
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:29 am
- Full dark 7:11 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:41 pm
- Solar noon 12:50 pm (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 50 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:40 pm
- Full dark 7:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,408 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Oriental
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:46–4:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:18–5:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:02 am–12:02 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:35–9:35 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Oriental
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Oriental Yacht Club 0.5 mi
- Marina 0.5 mi
- Whittaker Creek Yacht Harbor 0.6 mi
- Oriental Harbor Marina 0.6 mi
- Whittaker Pointe Marina 0.7 mi
- Green Bay Marina 1.0 mi
- Ultimate Baits 0.3 mi
- Carolina Bay Derivatives 7.5 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (2.1 mi from Oriental) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near OrientalTides nearby
- Minnesott Beach8.0 mi
- Stonewall8.0 mi
- Bayboro8.9 mi
- Vandemere11 mi
- Mesic12 mi
- Havelock16 mi
- Hobucken16 mi
- Aurora20 mi
- Davis21 mi
- Morehead City21 mi
Oriental at a glance
- Town or city of about 885 people. Coordinates: 35.031° N, 76.693° W.
- It is 46 mi northeast of Jacksonville, the main place in North Carolina. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Jacksonville.
- The nearest tide station, Oriental, is 0.4 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Clancys Marina (0.5 mi), Oriental Harbor Marina (0.6 mi).
Questions about OrientalQuestions
What time is sunset today in Oriental?
At 6:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:41 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Oriental?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:30 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:46–4:46 am, Minor 11:02 am–12:02 pm, Major 3:18–5:18 pm, Minor 8:35–9:35 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Oriental?
Overcast, from 58 °F to 73 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Oriental?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the east-northeast. The water is 65.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Oriental?
The best time to visit Oriental is from April to May and in October: highs of 73 °F to 79 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Oriental (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).