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 58m 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 - Aug 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:041.75:462.410:510.46:158:10Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:581.76:382.512:480.611:46 AM0.36:168:09Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:511.77:282.71:380.512:450.36:178:08Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:411.98:162.82:230.41:400.26:178:07New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:312.09:032.83:050.32:320.16:188:06New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:212.29:512.83:460.23:250.06:198:05New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:122.310:392.84:270.14:210.06:208:04New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:042.511:272.75:070.05:170.06:218:03Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:552.75:480.06:130.16:218:02Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:152.612:472.86:300.07:140.26:228:01Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:042.41:422.87:160.08:210.36:238:00First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:572.22:392.88:100.19:270.46:247:59First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:542.13:382.89:090.110:310.46:247:58First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:512.04:362.810:100.211:340.56:257:57Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:501.95:362.711:130.26:267:56Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:501.96:342.712:360.512:180.26:277:55Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:481.97:272.71:310.51:180.26:277:53Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:412.08:142.72:210.42:110.26:287:52Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:292.18:592.73:060.43:000.26:297:51Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:162.29:432.63:480.43:470.36:307:50Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:012.310:262.64:270.44:320.36:307:49Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:462.411:072.55:030.45:150.46:317:47Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:292.511:482.45:360.45:560.46:327:46Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:102.56:060.56:380.56:337:45Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:282.312:532.56:320.57:230.66:337:44Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:092.11:382.56:590.58:160.76:347:42Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:522.02:282.57:310.69:140.86:357:41Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:411.93:202.58:150.610:120.86:367:40Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:321.94:152.69:090.611:100.86:367:38Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:271.95:112.610:070.66:377:37Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:241.96:072.712:090.811:12 AM0.56:387:36Waning Crescent31Thu
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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