Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 37m at 11:18 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:322.412:511.87:14-0.37:10-0.46:366:01First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:292.41:481.78:19-0.28:13-0.36:356:02First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:282.32:461.69:22-0.19:15-0.26:346:03First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:262.23:451.510:230.010:19-0.26:326:04Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:252.14:441.511:230.011:21-0.26:316:05Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:222.15:411.612:180.06:306:06Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:142.16:321.712:18-0.21:06-0.16:286:07Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:012.17:181.81:09-0.21:49-0.16:276:07Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:442.18:021.91:55-0.22:30-0.16:266:08Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:272.18:461.92:40-0.23:08-0.16:246:09Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:092.09:282.03:22-0.23:43-0.16:236:10Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:502.010:112.14:03-0.24:15-0.16:226:11Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:311.910:522.14:41-0.14:43-0.16:206:12Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:111.811:332.15:190.05:070.06:196:13Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:511.75:580.15:330.06:176:13Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:172.112:341.66:440.26:060.16:166:14Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:052.11:221.57:400.26:500.16:156:15Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:582.12:151.58:390.37:470.16:136:16Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:522.13:101.59:360.38:510.16:126:17Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:492.14:091.610:350.210:000.06:106:17Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:462.25:071.711:310.111:15-0.16:096:18Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:422.36:042.012:210.06:086:19Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:342.46:562.212:21-0.21:07-0.26:066:20Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:252.47:482.41:19-0.41:51-0.36:056:21New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:142.48:402.62:15-0.42:36-0.46:036:21New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:052.49:322.73:11-0.53:22-0.56:026:22New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:562.310:242.84:06-0.54:09-0.56:016:23Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:472.211:162.85:00-0.44:57-0.45:596:24Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:382.15:56-0.35:49-0.35:586:25Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:092.712:311.96:57-0.26:49-0.25:566:25First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:052.51:281.88:000.07:55-0.15:556:26First Quarter31Sun
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 1:58 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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