Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 20m at 9:02 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:482.23:141.79:480.29:510.36:167:51Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:432.14:111.710:400.310:520.36:157:52Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:372.05:061.811:300.311:510.36:147:53Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:291.95:581.912:180.36:137:54Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:201.86:462.112:470.31:000.36:127:54Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:061.87:302.21:360.21:380.26:117:55Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:491.88:112.32:210.22:120.26:107:56New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:301.88:512.43:020.12:420.26:097:57New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:111.89:322.53:430.13:090.16:087:58New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:521.710:142.54:230.13:360.16:077:58New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:341.710:572.65:020.14:070.16:067:59Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:161.711:412.55:400.14:430.16:058:00Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:001.76:190.25:240.16:048:01Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:262.512:461.77:030.26:120.16:048:02Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:152.41:401.77:540.27:100.26:038:02First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:092.42:401.88:490.28:280.26:028:03First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:062.33:402.09:420.29:510.26:018:04First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:042.24:402.210:320.111:070.16:018:05First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:022.15:392.411:240.06:008:05Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:002.16:362.712:180.012:17-0.15:598:06Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:562.07:292.81:21-0.11:09-0.25:598:07Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:492.08:213.02:17-0.21:59-0.35:588:08Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:402.09:113.03:11-0.22:48-0.35:578:08Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:311.910:033.04:03-0.23:39-0.35:578:09Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:231.910:542.94:55-0.24:31-0.25:568:10Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:151.911:442.75:45-0.15:23-0.15:568:11Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:051.86:350.06:170.05:558:11Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:332.512:571.87:270.17:140.15:558:12Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:232.31:501.88:200.28:180.35:558:13Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:142.22:451.89:110.29:220.35:548:13Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:062.03:391.89:590.210:220.45:548:14Third Quarter31Wed
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 11:49 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 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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