Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 9:02 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 2:28 pm (2.7 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 - Dec 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:453.18:042.01:18-0.32:37-0.26:564:55New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:373.18:572.02:10-0.33:29-0.26:574:55New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:293.09:502.03:03-0.34:21-0.16:574:55Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:212.910:421.93:58-0.25:11-0.16:584:55Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:112.711:351.94:53-0.16:020.06:594:55Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:012.55:510.16:550.17:004:55Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:291.912:522.26:550.27:480.17:014:55First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:241.91:452.08:010.38:370.27:024:55First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:201.92:361.99:020.39:240.27:024:55First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:121.93:271.710:010.310:080.27:034:55First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:032.04:181.610:580.310:520.27:044:55Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:532.15:081.611:510.311:350.27:054:55Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:402.25:561.512:390.27:054:55Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:252.36:401.512:140.11:230.27:064:56Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:072.47:231.512:500.12:060.17:074:56Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:492.48:051.51:230.02:470.17:074:56Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:332.48:491.61:550.03:280.07:084:57Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:172.59:351.62:300.04:070.07:094:57Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:012.410:211.63:11-0.14:440.07:094:57Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:452.411:081.73:56-0.15:210.07:104:58Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:302.311:581.84:450.05:590.07:104:58Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:182.25:410.06:42-0.17:114:59Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:531.91:102.06:510.17:30-0.17:114:59Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:502.02:051.98:100.18:20-0.27:125:00Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:482.23:021.79:220.09:11-0.37:125:00Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:462.44:001.610:310.010:06-0.37:135:01Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:442.55:001.611:37-0.111:06-0.47:135:02Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:412.65:571.612:36-0.27:135:02Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:362.76:521.612:06-0.51:30-0.37:145:03New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:282.77:441.61:02-0.52:22-0.37:145:04New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:192.78:371.71:57-0.53:12-0.37:145:04New Moon31Sun
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 5:45 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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