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 5h 46m at 6:46 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:33 pm (2.6 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 - May 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:582.32:231.78:570.28:570.36:167:51First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:512.13:191.79:490.39:590.36:157:52First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:442.04:131.810:380.310:580.46:147:53First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:361.95:061.911:250.311:550.36:137:54Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:271.85:572.012:090.36:127:54Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:171.86:442.212:490.312:510.36:117:55Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:041.87:282.31:380.21:280.26:107:56Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:471.88:102.42:210.22:010.26:097:57Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:281.78:512.53:030.12:300.16:087:58Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:101.79:342.63:440.12:590.16:077:58Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:521.710:182.64:250.13:320.16:067:59Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:361.711:032.65:050.14:100.06:058:00Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:211.711:492.65:440.14:520.06:048:01Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:081.86:260.15:400.06:048:02Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:362.512:591.87:110.26:350.16:038:02Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:272.41:561.98:030.17:450.26:028:03Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:222.32:572.08:570.19:080.26:018:04Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:192.23:572.29:490.010:240.26:018:05Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:172.14:562.410:400.011:350.16:008:05Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:152.05:542.611:33-0.15:598:06Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:131.96:492.812:410.012:28-0.25:598:07Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:081.97:422.91:40-0.11:21-0.25:588:08Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:001.98:322.92:34-0.12:12-0.35:578:08New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:501.99:232.93:25-0.23:02-0.35:578:09New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:411.910:132.84:16-0.13:53-0.25:568:10New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:321.911:022.75:06-0.14:44-0.15:568:11Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:231.811:502.65:530.05:350.05:558:11Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:121.86:410.16:260.15:558:12Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:372.41:021.87:290.17:220.25:548:13Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:252.21:531.88:180.28:240.35:548:13First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:142.02:461.99:060.29:260.45:548:14First Quarter31Mon
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 10:09 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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