Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 11:18 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 4:26 pm (2.8 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 - Sep 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:082.27:402.81:400.61:190.46:397:34Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:582.48:272.92:220.52:110.36:397:33Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:462.69:142.93:020.43:020.26:407:32Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:362.810:022.93:420.33:540.16:417:30Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:272.910:512.94:230.24:480.16:417:29Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:183.011:402.85:050.15:420.26:427:27Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:093.15:490.16:380.26:437:26Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:292.61:023.16:360.17:390.36:447:25Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:222.51:583.17:310.28:460.46:447:23Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:182.42:573.08:340.39:500.56:457:22Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:172.33:562.99:410.410:520.66:467:20Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:172.24:552.810:460.411:520.66:477:19Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:162.25:542.811:510.46:477:17Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:152.36:492.812:490.612:520.46:487:16Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:092.47:392.81:400.51:470.46:497:15Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:582.58:242.72:260.52:360.46:497:13New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:432.69:072.73:070.53:220.46:507:12New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:272.79:502.63:470.54:060.46:517:10New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:102.710:332.64:240.54:490.46:527:09New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:532.811:142.54:590.55:290.56:527:07Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:352.811:552.45:290.66:090.66:537:06Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:172.85:570.66:500.76:547:04Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:362.31:002.76:230.77:360.86:557:03Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:192.21:472.76:550.78:300.86:557:02First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:072.12:392.67:370.89:280.96:567:00First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:592.13:332.68:330.810:220.96:576:59First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:542.14:282.79:380.811:170.96:586:57First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:492.25:242.710:440.76:586:56Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:462.36:192.812:100.811:55 AM0.66:596:54Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:412.57:112.812:580.61:000.57:006:53Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 7:52 pm — 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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