Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 6:01 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 11:57 am (2.4 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 - Jul 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:361.77:122.41:220.21:060.15:568:24Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:251.77:572.52:100.21:530.15:568:24Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:111.78:412.52:550.22:360.15:578:24Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:561.89:242.53:380.23:180.15:578:24Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:411.810:072.44:190.23:590.15:588:24Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:261.910:492.44:570.24:380.25:588:24Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:111.911:302.35:330.25:170.25:598:24Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:542.06:040.25:540.35:598:23Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:102.212:372.16:310.26:340.36:008:23Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:512.11:222.16:570.27:220.46:008:23Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:332.02:102.27:280.28:220.46:018:22Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:191.93:022.38:070.29:270.46:028:22Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:101.83:552.48:550.110:290.46:028:22Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:031.84:512.59:480.111:340.46:038:21Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:011.85:482.610:460.06:038:21Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:011.86:452.812:370.311:52 AM-0.16:048:20Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:001.97:392.91:340.21:01-0.26:058:20Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:562.18:312.92:250.02:04-0.26:058:19New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:512.29:232.93:15-0.13:05-0.36:068:19New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:472.410:162.94:04-0.24:05-0.36:078:18New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:422.511:072.84:53-0.25:04-0.26:078:18Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:362.611:582.65:40-0.36:02-0.26:088:17Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:292.76:28-0.27:010.06:098:17Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:472.41:232.67:18-0.28:030.16:108:16First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:392.22:182.68:11-0.19:060.26:108:15First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:322.13:132.59:060.010:060.36:118:14First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:251.94:082.510:000.111:040.46:128:14First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:191.85:022.410:540.26:128:13Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:131.85:552.412:010.511:49 AM0.26:138:12Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:071.86:462.412:560.512:430.36:148:11Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:591.87:332.41:450.41:330.36:158:11Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 2:59 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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