Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 59m at 11:32 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jun 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:172.02:501.99:050.29:290.45:538:15Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:061.93:412.09:480.210:250.45:538:15Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:561.84:322.110:290.211:210.45:538:16Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:461.75:222.211:100.25:538:16Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:371.76:122.312:160.411:51 AM0.25:528:17Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:281.77:002.41:070.312:330.15:528:17Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:161.77:462.51:540.21:150.15:528:18Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:021.88:322.72:380.11:570.05:528:19New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:491.89:182.73:220.12:40-0.15:528:19New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:371.910:062.84:050.03:27-0.15:528:20New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:282.010:552.74:49-0.14:19-0.25:528:20Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:202.111:442.75:33-0.15:13-0.15:528:20Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:122.26:17-0.26:11-0.15:528:21Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:342.61:062.27:05-0.27:160.05:528:21Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:252.42:032.37:57-0.28:290.15:528:22First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:202.23:012.48:52-0.29:390.15:528:22First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:172.13:592.59:47-0.210:440.15:528:22First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:142.04:562.610:41-0.211:470.15:528:23Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:111.95:532.611:38-0.25:528:23Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:091.86:482.612:480.112:35-0.25:528:23Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:041.87:392.71:430.01:29-0.25:528:23Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:551.88:272.72:340.02:19-0.15:538:24Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:431.99:132.63:210.03:07-0.15:538:24Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:311.99:592.64:080.03:54-0.15:538:24Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:191.910:442.54:520.04:410.05:538:24Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:061.911:282.45:330.05:250.15:548:24Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:522.06:130.16:090.25:548:24Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:112.312:372.06:520.16:550.35:548:24Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:542.21:242.07:300.27:470.35:558:24Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:382.02:132.08:090.28:450.45:558:24Third Quarter30Mon
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 2:36 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 91% 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 (91% 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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