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 6h 55m 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 - Oct 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:182.32:492.78:510.79:480.77:016:51Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:122.23:422.69:490.710:410.87:026:49Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:062.24:362.510:460.811:340.87:036:48Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:592.25:282.511:420.87:036:47Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:522.36:192.512:240.812:360.77:046:45Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:422.47:072.51:100.71:250.77:056:44Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:282.57:502.61:500.72:090.67:066:43Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:112.78:322.62:270.62:510.57:076:41New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:522.89:142.62:590.63:300.57:076:40New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:342.99:562.53:290.54:100.57:086:38New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:172.910:392.53:560.54:480.57:096:37New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:013.011:222.44:270.55:270.57:106:36Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:463.05:010.46:090.57:116:35Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:062.412:323.05:420.46:570.57:116:33Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:542.41:243.06:280.47:550.67:126:32First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:482.32:212.97:270.59:010.67:136:31First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:482.33:212.98:420.510:030.67:146:29First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:502.44:212.810:030.511:030.57:156:28First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:512.55:212.811:180.57:166:27Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:522.76:192.812:010.412:270.47:176:26Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:492.97:142.812:550.31:290.27:176:25Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:423.18:062.71:460.22:240.27:186:23Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:333.28:552.72:330.13:170.17:196:22Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:223.29:442.63:200.14:080.17:206:21Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:113.210:332.54:060.14:570.17:216:20Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:593.111:212.44:520.25:460.27:226:19Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:463.05:370.36:340.37:236:18Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:082.312:332.96:230.47:240.47:246:17Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:562.212:212.76:130.57:170.56:255:16Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:462.21:122.67:110.68:110.66:265:14Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:392.12:042.48:130.79:030.66:265:13Third Quarter31Tue
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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