Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:36 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 00m at 4:38 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:171.912:372.26:18-0.27:05-0.37:145:05First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:142.01:322.07:33-0.18:00-0.37:155:06First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:132.12:301.88:47-0.18:55-0.47:155:07First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:122.23:271.79:54-0.19:50-0.47:155:08First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:102.34:261.611:00-0.210:49-0.47:155:08Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:072.45:241.612:02-0.27:155:09Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:032.56:191.612:57-0.37:155:10Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:542.57:111.612:42-0.51:48-0.37:155:11Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:432.58:011.61:33-0.52:37-0.47:155:12Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:312.48:501.62:23-0.53:24-0.47:155:13Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:182.39:391.73:12-0.44:09-0.37:155:14Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:042.210:261.74:00-0.34:51-0.37:155:15Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:482.111:121.74:46-0.35:33-0.37:145:15Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:322.011:581.75:32-0.26:14-0.27:145:16Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:161.86:22-0.16:56-0.17:145:17Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:461.71:021.77:190.07:39-0.17:145:18Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:371.71:511.58:170.18:20-0.17:135:19Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:271.82:401.49:130.19:00-0.17:135:20Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:181.83:311.310:090.19:40-0.17:135:21Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:091.94:231.311:060.110:25-0.17:125:22Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:012.05:161.312:000.07:125:23Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:522.16:071.412:48-0.17:125:24Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:402.26:551.512:06-0.31:32-0.27:115:25Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:262.37:431.612:53-0.42:15-0.37:115:26New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:132.48:321.71:41-0.42:57-0.47:105:27New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:012.49:231.82:31-0.53:39-0.47:095:28New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:502.410:141.93:24-0.54:21-0.57:095:29Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:382.311:052.04:19-0.55:04-0.57:085:30Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:262.211:582.15:15-0.55:48-0.57:085:31Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:172.06:17-0.46:38-0.57:075:32First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:542.21:111.87:26-0.37:34-0.57:065:33First Quarter31Thu
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 7:37 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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