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 0m at 8:26 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:362.45:011.911:220.011:25-0.15:536:27Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:352.46:002.212:15-0.15:526:28Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:302.46:552.412:32-0.21:03-0.25:506:29Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:212.37:462.61:30-0.31:49-0.35:496:30Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:112.38:372.72:25-0.42:34-0.45:486:30Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:002.29:272.83:19-0.43:19-0.45:466:31Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:492.110:162.74:10-0.34:04-0.35:456:32Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:372.011:042.75:00-0.24:48-0.25:446:33Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:231.911:522.55:50-0.15:33-0.15:426:34Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:111.76:440.16:240.15:416:34Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:422.31:021.67:410.27:230.25:406:35Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:362.21:571.68:380.38:270.35:386:36Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:302.12:521.69:320.49:270.35:376:37Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:242.03:471.610:240.410:270.35:366:38Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:181.94:421.711:150.411:250.35:346:38Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:101.95:331.812:000.35:336:39Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:581.96:192.012:170.212:390.25:326:40Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:421.97:022.21:030.21:140.25:316:41Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:241.97:432.31:450.11:440.15:296:42New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:051.98:252.42:260.02:110.15:286:42New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:461.99:072.53:070.02:380.05:276:43New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:291.99:512.63:470.03:090.05:266:44New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:121.810:362.64:280.03:450.05:246:45Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:561.86:100.15:260.06:237:46Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:242.612:431.76:590.16:130.06:227:46Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:152.61:371.77:560.27:110.06:217:47First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:122.52:381.89:000.28:280.16:207:48First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:122.43:411.910:000.29:520.16:197:49First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:122.34:442.010:560.111:090.16:187:50First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:122.35:452.211:510.06:167:51Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 11:56 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.

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