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 0m at 5:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:282.99:502.12:48-0.24:10-0.16:564:55Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:192.810:432.13:43-0.24:57-0.16:574:55Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:092.711:382.24:40-0.15:45-0.16:584:55Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:012.65:430.06:38-0.16:584:55Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:342.212:562.46:540.17:34-0.16:594:55Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:342.31:532.28:090.18:29-0.17:004:55Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:332.42:502.09:160.19:23-0.17:014:55Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:312.43:471.910:200.110:17-0.17:024:55Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:282.54:431.811:220.111:12-0.17:034:55Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:232.65:381.712:190.07:034:55Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:142.66:301.712:05-0.11:100.07:044:55Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:022.67:171.712:54-0.11:570.07:054:55New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:472.68:031.71:40-0.12:43-0.17:064:55New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:322.58:501.72:24-0.13:27-0.17:064:56New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:162.49:361.83:08-0.14:090.07:074:56Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:002.410:211.83:500.04:480.07:084:56Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:422.311:061.84:310.05:260.07:084:57Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:242.111:511.85:120.16:030.07:094:57Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:072.05:570.26:400.17:094:57Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:391.812:521.86:510.37:170.17:104:58First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:281.91:401.77:540.37:540.17:104:58First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:191.92:301.68:540.38:320.17:114:59First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:102.03:211.59:520.39:130.07:114:59First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:022.14:141.510:520.210:01-0.17:125:00Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:562.35:081.511:490.110:56-0.27:125:01Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:482.46:021.612:400.07:135:01Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:392.56:541.61:28-0.17:135:02Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:282.67:451.812:50-0.42:15-0.27:135:02Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:182.78:381.91:45-0.53:02-0.37:145:03Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:092.69:332.02:42-0.53:50-0.47:145:04Full Moon30Mon
31Tue10:002.610:282.13:41-0.54:36-0.57:145:05Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 8:49 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 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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