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 6h 56m 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 - Jan 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:482.610:111.83:33-0.54:36-0.47:145:05Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:372.511:021.84:28-0.45:24-0.47:145:06Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:252.311:531.85:23-0.36:12-0.37:155:07Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:142.16:20-0.27:01-0.37:155:07Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:451.81:031.97:210.07:51-0.27:155:08Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:381.81:531.78:220.08:38-0.17:155:09Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:301.82:441.59:190.19:24-0.17:155:10Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:211.83:341.410:150.110:09-0.17:155:11Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:121.94:251.311:110.110:55-0.17:155:12Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:022.05:161.312:030.17:155:12Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:502.06:051.312:510.07:155:13Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:362.16:501.412:23-0.11:35-0.17:155:14Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:202.27:341.41:01-0.22:16-0.17:145:15New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:032.28:191.41:37-0.22:57-0.27:145:16New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:462.39:041.52:14-0.33:35-0.27:145:17New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:302.39:501.62:54-0.34:11-0.27:145:18New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:142.210:361.73:37-0.34:44-0.37:145:19Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:572.111:241.84:24-0.35:18-0.37:135:20Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:422.05:14-0.35:55-0.37:135:21Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:141.912:301.96:13-0.26:38-0.47:125:22First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:082.01:231.77:24-0.17:29-0.47:125:23First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:062.12:201.68:38-0.18:25-0.47:125:24First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:042.23:191.59:47-0.19:24-0.47:115:25First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:032.34:191.510:55-0.210:28-0.57:115:26Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:032.45:201.511:58-0.211:35-0.57:105:27Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:012.46:181.512:55-0.37:105:28Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:552.57:121.612:37-0.61:47-0.47:095:29Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:462.58:051.71:33-0.62:37-0.57:085:30Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:362.48:571.82:28-0.63:25-0.57:085:31Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:262.39:481.83:22-0.64:11-0.57:075:32Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:132.210:371.84:13-0.54:54-0.57:065:33Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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