Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 26m at 7:52 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Oct 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:442.21:142.86:460.68:090.87:016:51Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:312.12:052.77:340.79:060.97:026:49Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:222.02:592.68:350.810:010.97:036:48Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:172.03:532.59:400.910:540.97:036:47Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:132.04:472.510:410.911:450.97:046:45Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:082.15:402.511:410.87:056:44Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:022.36:302.512:310.812:380.77:066:42Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:512.47:162.51:120.81:280.77:076:41Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:372.67:592.51:460.72:140.67:076:40New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:192.88:412.52:170.62:570.57:086:38New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:023.09:232.52:460.53:400.47:096:37New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:473.110:072.43:170.44:240.47:106:36New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:333.210:532.43:530.35:100.47:116:34Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:223.211:402.34:340.35:580.47:116:33Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:123.25:190.36:500.57:126:32Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:292.31:053.16:100.37:510.67:136:31First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:252.22:043.07:110.48:570.67:146:29First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:272.23:052.98:320.59:580.67:156:28First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:322.34:062.79:550.510:560.67:166:27First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:362.45:062.611:090.511:510.57:176:26Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:372.56:042.612:180.57:176:24Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:352.76:582.512:430.41:180.47:186:23Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:262.97:472.51:300.32:120.37:196:22Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:133.08:332.42:130.33:010.37:206:21Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:583.19:182.32:540.33:490.37:216:20Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:433.19:032.32:340.33:340.36:225:19Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:273.09:472.23:130.44:180.46:235:18Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:122.910:312.13:520.45:010.56:245:17Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:562.811:142.14:290.55:460.66:255:15Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:412.75:060.66:340.76:265:14Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:002.012:282.65:470.67:270.76:275:13Third Quarter31Fri
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 10:47 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 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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