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 1h 02m 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 - Jan 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:512.511:212.24:40-0.55:23-0.57:145:05Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:412.35:40-0.46:13-0.57:155:06Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:162.212:342.16:46-0.37:07-0.57:155:07Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:132.21:291.97:54-0.28:03-0.47:155:08Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:112.22:251.78:58-0.18:59-0.47:155:08Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:082.23:211.610:00-0.19:55-0.37:155:09Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:042.24:171.511:01-0.110:51-0.37:155:10Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:002.25:131.411:58-0.111:47-0.37:155:11Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:522.26:061.412:50-0.17:155:12Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:402.26:541.512:38-0.31:36-0.17:155:13New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:252.27:401.51:24-0.32:20-0.27:155:14New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:082.18:251.62:08-0.33:02-0.27:155:15New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:512.19:101.62:51-0.33:41-0.27:145:16New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:332.19:551.73:32-0.24:18-0.27:145:16Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:152.010:381.74:12-0.24:51-0.27:145:17Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:551.911:211.84:50-0.15:20-0.27:145:18Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:351.85:28-0.15:46-0.27:135:19Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:051.812:161.76:110.06:14-0.27:135:20First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:511.81:011.57:040.16:49-0.27:135:21First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:411.91:501.48:070.17:34-0.27:125:22First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:341.92:421.49:080.18:26-0.27:125:23First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:282.03:381.410:100.19:22-0.37:115:24Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:242.14:371.411:130.010:26-0.47:115:25Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:212.25:361.512:10-0.17:105:26Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:152.46:321.71:01-0.37:105:27Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:072.57:261.812:40-0.61:49-0.47:095:28Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:582.58:202.01:39-0.72:36-0.67:095:29Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:492.59:142.12:37-0.73:24-0.77:085:30Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:402.410:082.33:35-0.74:11-0.77:075:31Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:312.311:012.34:33-0.64:58-0.77:075:32Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:212.111:542.35:30-0.55:46-0.77:065:33Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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