Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 10m at 12:24 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:42 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Apr 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:332.18:532.42:43-0.12:450.05:536:27Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:162.19:382.53:23-0.13:15-0.15:526:28Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:592.010:232.54:04-0.13:49-0.15:506:29Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:442.011:092.64:47-0.14:27-0.25:496:30Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:301.911:592.65:33-0.15:10-0.15:476:31Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:211.96:280.06:02-0.15:466:31Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:542.51:181.97:320.17:080.05:456:32Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:532.52:191.98:370.18:260.05:436:33Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:532.43:211.99:390.09:420.05:426:34Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:532.44:222.110:390.010:54-0.15:416:35Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:532.35:222.211:36-0.15:396:35Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:502.36:182.412:00-0.112:28-0.25:386:36Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:432.37:092.512:58-0.21:17-0.25:376:37New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:322.37:582.61:51-0.32:03-0.35:356:38New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:212.28:462.72:42-0.32:48-0.35:346:39New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:092.29:342.73:32-0.33:32-0.25:336:39New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:562.110:202.64:19-0.24:15-0.15:326:40Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:412.011:052.55:05-0.14:570.05:306:41Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:271.911:512.45:520.05:390.15:296:42Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:131.86:420.16:270.25:286:43Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:392.31:031.87:350.27:240.35:276:43First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:302.21:561.78:280.38:240.35:256:44First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:222.12:491.79:180.39:220.45:246:45First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:142.03:421.810:080.310:190.45:236:46First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:072.04:341.910:560.311:160.35:226:47Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:582.05:252.011:400.35:216:47Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:482.06:122.212:080.212:200.25:206:48Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:342.06:572.412:540.112:550.15:186:49Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:182.07:412.51:380.01:280.05:176:50Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:022.19:262.73:210.03:02-0.16:167:51Full Moon30Sun
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 3:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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