Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 6:01 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:12 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Apr 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:092.34:361.910:550.011:04-0.16:537:27First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:092.35:382.111:530.06:527:28Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:082.26:372.312:15-0.112:48-0.16:507:29Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:042.27:312.41:18-0.21:38-0.26:497:30Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:552.28:212.62:14-0.32:24-0.36:487:30Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:432.19:092.63:05-0.33:09-0.36:467:31Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:302.19:562.73:55-0.33:53-0.36:457:32Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:172.010:432.64:43-0.24:36-0.26:447:33Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:032.011:292.55:29-0.15:18-0.16:427:34Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:481.96:140.05:590.06:417:34Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:142.412:321.87:010.16:410.16:407:35Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:002.31:191.77:510.27:290.26:387:36Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:492.22:101.78:440.38:290.36:377:37Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:402.13:031.79:370.49:320.36:367:38Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:332.03:571.710:260.410:310.46:347:38Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:251.94:511.811:140.411:300.36:337:39Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:171.95:431.912:000.36:327:40Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:081.96:342.112:270.312:420.36:307:41Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:561.97:212.31:180.21:200.26:297:42Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:421.98:052.52:040.11:540.16:287:42New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:262.08:502.62:480.02:270.06:277:43New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:102.09:362.73:32-0.13:04-0.16:267:44New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:562.010:242.84:17-0.13:45-0.26:247:45New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:442.011:132.85:03-0.14:30-0.26:237:46Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:342.05:50-0.15:20-0.26:227:47Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:032.812:252.06:400.06:14-0.16:217:47Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:552.71:202.07:360.07:180.06:207:48First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:512.52:202.08:360.08:360.06:197:49First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:492.43:222.19:350.09:520.16:187:50First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:482.34:222.210:310.011:010.16:167:51First Quarter30Tue
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 9:06 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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