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 56m 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 - May 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:112.26:432.412:210.012:44-0.16:157:51Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:062.27:362.61:24-0.11:33-0.26:147:52Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:572.18:252.82:20-0.22:19-0.26:137:53Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:462.19:132.83:12-0.23:03-0.26:127:54Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:342.010:022.84:03-0.23:48-0.26:117:55Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:221.910:492.84:52-0.24:33-0.16:107:55Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:101.911:362.75:40-0.15:18-0.16:097:56Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:561.86:270.06:020.16:087:57Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:232.512:431.77:160.16:490.26:087:58Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:102.41:331.78:080.27:450.36:077:59Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:002.22:261.79:020.38:510.46:067:59Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:532.13:211.79:520.49:530.46:058:00Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:452.04:141.810:390.410:520.46:048:01Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:361.95:071.911:240.311:500.46:038:02Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:281.85:582.012:070.36:038:03Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:181.86:462.212:450.312:460.36:028:03Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:051.87:302.41:350.21:210.26:018:04Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:491.88:132.52:190.11:520.16:008:05New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:321.88:562.63:020.12:240.06:008:06New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:161.89:412.73:450.02:590.05:598:06New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:011.810:292.84:290.03:40-0.15:588:07New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:491.811:172.85:140.04:25-0.15:588:08Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:381.86:000.05:16-0.15:578:09Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:072.712:301.86:490.06:110.05:578:09Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:592.61:261.97:430.07:170.15:568:10First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:542.52:272.08:410.08:380.15:568:11First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:522.33:282.19:360.09:550.15:558:11First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:502.24:282.210:290.011:050.15:558:12First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:482.15:262.411:21-0.15:548:13Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:452.06:232.612:120.112:13-0.15:548:13Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:411.97:152.71:120.01:04-0.25:548:14Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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