Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 6:46 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 51m at 12:55 am (2.2 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 - Jun 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:041.93:381.99:510.310:230.45:538:15First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:541.84:292.010:320.311:190.45:538:15First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:431.75:192.111:130.35:538:16Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:341.66:082.212:150.411:53 AM0.25:538:16Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:231.66:552.41:060.312:330.25:528:17Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:111.67:402.51:530.21:110.25:528:17Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:551.68:242.62:370.21:480.15:528:18Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:391.79:092.63:200.12:260.05:528:19Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:251.79:552.74:030.13:080.05:528:19Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:131.710:422.74:450.13:55-0.15:528:20Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:031.811:302.65:260.04:46-0.15:528:20Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:541.96:070.05:410.05:528:20Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:172.512:462.06:500.06:410.05:528:21Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:072.41:422.27:37-0.17:520.15:528:21Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:002.32:402.38:27-0.19:080.25:528:22Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:552.13:382.49:19-0.110:170.25:528:22Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:521.94:352.510:11-0.111:230.15:528:22Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:491.85:332.611:05-0.15:528:23Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:471.86:292.712:270.112:02-0.25:528:23Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:441.77:232.81:260.11:00-0.25:528:23Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:381.88:142.82:190.01:54-0.25:528:23New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:291.89:022.73:090.02:46-0.25:538:24New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:191.89:512.73:580.03:36-0.15:538:24New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:091.810:382.64:450.04:27-0.15:538:24New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:581.911:242.55:290.05:160.05:538:24Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:461.96:110.16:030.15:548:24Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:082.312:331.96:520.16:530.25:548:24Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:512.21:202.07:330.27:470.35:548:24Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:352.02:092.08:140.28:460.45:558:24First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:221.92:592.18:540.29:430.45:558:24First Quarter30Wed
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 3:50 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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