Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 10:10 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 21m at 3:26 pm (2.7 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 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:242.24:371.311:160.010:21-0.47:055:35Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:222.35:371.412:16-0.17:045:36Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:192.46:351.51:09-0.37:045:37Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:122.57:301.712:39-0.61:59-0.47:035:38Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:042.58:251.91:40-0.72:48-0.57:025:39Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:572.59:202.02:40-0.73:35-0.67:015:40Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:482.410:142.13:40-0.74:22-0.67:005:41Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:382.311:072.24:38-0.65:07-0.66:595:42Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:272.111:592.25:35-0.55:54-0.66:585:43Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:171.96:36-0.46:44-0.56:575:44Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:532.21:091.67:39-0.27:37-0.46:575:45Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:482.12:021.58:40-0.18:32-0.36:565:46Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:432.12:561.39:400.09:27-0.26:555:47Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:382.03:511.310:390.010:24-0.16:535:48Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:341.94:471.211:370.111:21-0.16:525:49Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:281.95:401.312:290.06:515:50Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:172.06:291.312:14-0.11:150.06:505:51Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:022.07:151.41:01-0.11:560.06:495:51New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:442.07:581.51:45-0.22:35-0.16:485:52New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:252.08:421.62:26-0.23:11-0.16:475:53New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:072.09:251.73:06-0.23:44-0.16:465:54New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:471.910:061.83:44-0.24:12-0.16:455:55Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:261.910:471.94:21-0.24:34-0.16:435:56Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:041.811:282.04:58-0.14:56-0.16:425:57Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:431.75:37-0.15:23-0.26:415:58Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:122.112:251.56:250.05:59-0.26:405:59First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:022.11:131.57:260.16:46-0.26:386:00First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:572.12:091.48:340.17:45-0.26:376:01First Quarter28Mon
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 6:48 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 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.

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