Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:31 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 41m at 1:43 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Aug 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:542.66:00-0.16:240.06:168:09Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:142.512:452.66:440.07:210.26:168:09Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:012.31:362.67:310.18:210.36:178:08Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:502.12:282.58:200.29:200.46:188:07Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:411.93:212.59:110.310:170.56:198:06Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:321.84:132.410:010.311:130.66:198:05Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:241.75:062.410:520.46:208:04Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:171.75:592.412:100.611:46 AM0.46:218:03Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:101.76:502.41:030.612:390.46:228:02Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:011.87:372.51:510.61:280.46:228:01Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:481.98:202.52:330.52:120.46:238:00New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:332.09:012.63:130.52:530.36:247:59New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:172.19:432.63:490.43:330.36:257:57New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:012.210:242.54:220.44:130.36:257:56New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:442.311:042.54:500.44:540.36:267:55Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:272.511:442.45:150.35:350.46:277:54Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:102.65:400.36:180.46:287:53Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:242.312:552.76:100.37:090.56:297:52Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:072.21:462.76:480.28:110.66:297:50First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:562.02:422.87:360.29:220.66:307:49First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:522.03:422.88:360.310:300.66:317:48First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:541.94:442.89:440.311:370.66:327:47Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:582.05:462.910:580.26:327:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:032.16:462.912:400.512:160.26:337:44Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:042.37:423.01:360.41:270.16:347:43Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:012.48:333.02:260.32:280.16:357:42Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:542.69:232.93:130.23:250.06:357:40Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:472.810:122.83:590.14:200.16:367:39Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:382.911:002.74:430.15:130.16:377:38Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:272.911:462.55:250.16:040.26:377:36Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:142.96:060.26:550.46:387:35Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 4:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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