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 6h 20m 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 - May 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:322.24:011.810:290.210:420.26:167:51First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:272.14:571.911:220.211:420.36:157:52Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:212.05:502.012:120.26:147:53Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:131.96:402.112:380.212:580.26:137:54Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:001.97:252.21:290.21:400.26:127:54Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:451.98:072.32:150.12:170.16:117:55Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:261.98:482.42:570.12:510.16:107:56Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:081.99:292.43:390.13:220.16:097:57Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:501.910:102.54:190.13:500.16:087:58Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:321.810:532.54:580.14:170.16:077:58Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:141.811:352.55:350.14:470.16:067:59Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:561.86:110.15:220.16:058:00Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:182.512:401.86:500.26:030.16:048:01Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:032.41:281.87:350.26:530.26:048:02Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:542.42:241.88:280.27:580.26:038:02Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:492.33:221.99:220.29:170.26:028:03Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:462.24:212.110:140.110:340.26:018:04Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:442.25:202.311:070.011:480.16:018:05Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:422.26:172.512:02-0.16:008:05Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:392.27:132.812:56-0.112:56-0.25:598:06Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:342.28:052.91:55-0.21:47-0.35:598:07New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:262.28:573.02:50-0.32:37-0.45:588:08New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:182.19:493.03:44-0.33:29-0.45:578:08New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:112.110:413.04:38-0.34:22-0.35:578:09New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:042.111:322.95:30-0.35:15-0.35:568:10Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:562.06:21-0.26:10-0.15:568:11Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:232.712:482.07:14-0.17:070.05:558:11Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:142.51:421.98:090.08:110.15:558:12First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:062.32:381.99:030.19:150.25:558:13First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:592.13:331.99:540.110:150.35:548:13First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:522.04:252.010:430.211:120.35:548:14First Quarter31Fri
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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