Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 10:10 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:36 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Feb 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:152.18:301.52:02-0.23:07-0.17:055:35New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:572.19:151.52:40-0.23:42-0.27:045:36New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:392.19:581.63:18-0.24:13-0.27:045:37Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:202.010:411.73:57-0.24:40-0.27:035:38Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:001.911:251.94:37-0.25:06-0.37:025:39Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:411.85:22-0.25:36-0.37:015:40Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:111.912:251.76:15-0.16:14-0.37:005:41First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:032.01:161.67:20-0.17:02-0.36:595:42First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:592.12:121.58:320.07:59-0.36:585:43First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:582.23:111.49:410.09:02-0.46:575:44First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:582.34:141.410:50-0.110:11-0.46:565:45Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:002.45:171.511:54-0.211:26-0.56:555:46Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:592.46:171.612:51-0.36:545:47Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:542.57:131.812:34-0.61:42-0.46:535:48Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:472.58:071.91:35-0.62:31-0.56:525:49Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:382.49:002.02:32-0.63:19-0.56:515:50Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:282.39:522.13:28-0.64:05-0.66:505:51Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:162.210:422.24:22-0.54:48-0.56:495:52Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:032.011:302.25:14-0.45:31-0.46:485:53Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:481.86:07-0.36:15-0.36:475:54Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:192.112:351.77:03-0.17:02-0.26:455:55Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:092.01:241.58:010.07:53-0.16:445:55Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:012.02:151.48:570.18:440.06:435:56Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:531.93:071.39:530.29:360.06:425:57Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:461.94:001.310:490.210:300.06:415:58Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:401.94:551.311:440.211:260.06:395:59Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:331.95:471.412:330.16:386:00Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:212.06:351.512:170.01:160.16:376:01Waning Crescent28Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656084)

Common Questions About Oriental, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Oriental, NC today?

Slack tide in Oriental, NC is approximately 12:53 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA