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 3h 40m 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 - Mar 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:582.16:14-0.56:19-0.67:367:01Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:302.512:481.97:10-0.37:10-0.57:357:02Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:222.41:391.88:09-0.28:07-0.37:347:03Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:162.22:331.69:10-0.19:07-0.27:327:04Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:122.13:281.510:080.010:07-0.17:317:05Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:072.04:241.511:050.111:060.07:307:06Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:021.95:201.512:010.17:287:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:561.96:141.612:040.012:520.17:277:08Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:461.97:041.712:580.01:380.17:267:08Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:321.97:501.81:47-0.12:190.07:247:09Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:151.98:321.92:31-0.12:560.07:237:10New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:561.99:142.03:12-0.13:310.07:217:11New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:371.99:562.13:53-0.14:02-0.17:207:12New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:171.910:382.24:31-0.14:29-0.17:197:13New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:581.911:202.25:08-0.14:53-0.17:177:13Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:371.85:430.05:20-0.17:167:14Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:022.312:171.76:190.05:52-0.17:157:15Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:462.31:001.77:010.16:32-0.17:137:16Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:342.31:491.77:550.17:23-0.17:127:17First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:292.32:471.79:000.28:29-0.17:107:17First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:282.23:491.710:030.19:44-0.17:097:18First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:272.34:511.811:040.111:01-0.17:087:19Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:272.35:532.012:040.07:067:20Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:262.36:522.212:18-0.21:00-0.27:057:21Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:212.37:472.51:25-0.31:51-0.37:037:22Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:132.38:402.72:23-0.42:39-0.47:027:22Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:042.39:322.83:19-0.53:27-0.57:007:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:552.310:232.84:13-0.54:15-0.56:597:24Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:452.211:142.85:05-0.45:04-0.46:587:25Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:352.15:56-0.35:52-0.46:567:25Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:042.712:232.06:48-0.26:42-0.26:557:26Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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