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 3h 07m 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 - Jul 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:041.74:412.110:300.311:360.45:568:24Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:541.65:312.211:090.35:568:24Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:451.66:212.312:310.411:50 AM0.35:568:24Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:351.67:092.41:220.412:340.25:578:24Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:231.67:552.52:080.31:170.15:578:24Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:091.68:402.62:520.21:590.15:588:24New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:551.79:262.73:350.22:430.05:588:24New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:431.810:142.74:180.13:310.05:598:23New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:331.911:012.74:590.14:220.06:008:23Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:242.011:482.65:380.05:170.06:008:23Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:152.26:180.06:140.06:018:23Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:362.51:082.37:00-0.17:180.16:018:22Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:262.32:042.47:47-0.18:310.26:028:22First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:192.23:012.58:38-0.19:410.26:038:21First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:152.03:592.69:31-0.110:460.26:038:21First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:121.94:572.710:26-0.111:510.26:048:21Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:101.85:552.711:24-0.16:058:20Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:091.86:512.812:530.212:260.06:058:20Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:061.87:442.81:490.21:250.06:068:19Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:581.88:342.72:400.12:190.06:078:19Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:491.99:222.73:290.13:100.06:078:18Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:381.910:092.64:150.14:010.06:088:17Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:282.010:542.54:590.14:500.16:098:17Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:152.111:382.45:400.15:360.26:098:16Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:012.16:180.26:230.36:108:15Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:202.312:462.16:550.27:110.46:118:15Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:022.11:322.27:320.38:060.56:128:14Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:462.02:202.28:090.49:030.56:128:13Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:331.93:102.28:460.49:590.66:138:12Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:221.84:012.39:240.410:540.66:148:12Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:121.74:522.410:040.411:520.66:148:11Waning Crescent31Mon
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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