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 55m 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 - Apr 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:542.51:131.97:430.07:37-0.16:537:27Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:452.32:061.88:400.18:390.16:527:28Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:392.23:011.79:360.29:400.26:517:29Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:332.03:561.710:300.210:380.26:497:29Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:262.04:501.711:220.311:360.26:487:30Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:191.95:431.812:120.36:477:31Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:101.96:341.912:320.212:580.26:457:32Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:581.97:202.11:220.21:390.26:447:33Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:421.98:032.22:070.12:150.16:437:33Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:241.98:452.32:490.12:480.16:417:34New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:061.99:272.43:300.03:180.16:407:35New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:471.910:092.54:100.03:450.06:397:36New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:291.910:532.54:480.04:150.06:377:37New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:121.911:362.55:260.04:500.06:367:37Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:551.96:040.15:290.06:357:38Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:222.512:411.86:470.16:150.06:337:39Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:112.51:331.87:390.17:110.06:327:40First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:052.42:321.98:390.18:240.16:317:41First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:042.33:342.09:390.19:450.16:307:41First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:032.34:352.110:360.011:010.06:287:42First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:022.25:352.311:330.06:277:43Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:012.26:332.512:120.012:29-0.16:267:44Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:572.27:282.71:16-0.11:22-0.26:257:45Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:502.28:192.82:12-0.22:12-0.36:237:45Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:402.29:092.93:05-0.33:00-0.36:227:46Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:312.19:592.93:57-0.33:49-0.36:217:47Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:212.110:492.84:48-0.34:38-0.36:207:48Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:102.011:382.75:37-0.25:26-0.26:197:49Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:592.06:25-0.16:150.06:187:50Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:252.512:471.97:150.07:070.16:177:50Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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