Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 6:51 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 05m at 12:43 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Sep 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:042.13:492.99:210.310:440.66:397:33Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:062.14:492.810:310.411:460.66:407:32Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:082.15:492.811:400.46:417:30Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:092.26:462.712:440.612:450.46:417:29Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:062.47:362.71:350.51:430.36:427:28Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:562.58:222.72:200.42:340.36:437:26New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:422.69:062.63:020.43:220.36:447:25New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:272.79:492.63:420.44:080.36:447:23New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:112.810:312.54:190.44:510.46:457:22Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:542.811:132.44:540.45:330.56:467:21Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:362.811:542.35:260.56:140.66:467:19Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:182.85:550.66:560.76:477:18Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:342.21:032.76:240.67:440.86:487:16Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:172.11:512.66:570.78:400.96:497:15First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:052.02:432.67:410.79:370.96:497:13First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:582.03:382.68:410.810:310.96:507:12First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:532.04:322.69:470.811:240.96:517:10First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:502.15:272.610:540.76:527:09Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:462.26:202.712:140.812:030.66:527:08Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:412.57:102.712:580.71:050.56:537:06Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:312.77:572.71:380.61:590.46:547:05Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:192.98:432.72:160.42:500.36:547:03Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:083.29:302.72:540.33:410.26:557:02Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:583.310:192.73:360.24:330.26:567:00Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:493.411:092.64:200.15:250.26:576:59Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:403.411:592.55:070.16:190.36:576:58Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:333.35:570.27:160.46:586:56Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:522.41:293.26:540.38:200.66:596:55Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:492.32:283.08:020.49:240.67:006:53Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:502.33:292.99:180.510:240.77:006:52Third Quarter30Sat
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 3:47 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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