Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:26 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 36m at 2:37 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Feb 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:132.21:281.67:56-0.27:49-0.57:055:34Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:112.22:241.59:01-0.18:46-0.47:055:35Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:082.23:211.310:04-0.19:45-0.37:045:36Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:072.14:201.311:07-0.110:47-0.37:035:37Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:052.15:191.312:06-0.17:025:38Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:002.16:131.312:58-0.17:015:39Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:502.17:031.412:43-0.31:45-0.17:015:40New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:352.17:491.51:32-0.32:29-0.27:005:41New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:192.18:351.62:18-0.33:09-0.26:595:42New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:022.09:201.63:03-0.33:47-0.26:585:43New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:432.010:031.73:46-0.34:22-0.26:575:44Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:241.910:451.84:27-0.24:52-0.26:565:45Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:031.811:271.85:06-0.15:19-0.16:555:46Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:431.65:47-0.15:42-0.16:545:47Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:091.912:231.56:320.06:09-0.16:535:48First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:551.91:071.47:270.16:44-0.16:525:49First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:461.91:561.38:270.27:29-0.16:515:50First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:391.92:491.29:260.28:23-0.16:495:51First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:342.03:451.210:280.29:23-0.16:485:52Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:322.14:451.311:290.110:31-0.26:475:53Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:292.25:441.412:220.06:465:54Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:232.36:391.61:09-0.16:455:55Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:142.47:321.912:48-0.41:53-0.36:445:56Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:032.48:242.11:47-0.52:37-0.46:425:57Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:532.49:182.32:44-0.63:20-0.56:415:58Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:432.310:102.43:42-0.64:04-0.66:405:59Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:322.211:022.54:38-0.54:48-0.66:396:00Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:212.011:542.55:34-0.45:33-0.56:376:00Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 5:31 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 55% 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 (55% 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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