Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 00m at 5:15 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:391.911:012.55:030.14:240.16:157:52Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:221.811:442.55:390.14:570.16:147:53Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:041.86:150.15:340.16:137:53Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:272.412:501.86:520.26:190.16:127:54Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:142.41:411.97:370.27:140.26:117:55First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:052.32:372.08:300.28:250.26:107:56First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:012.23:362.19:240.19:440.26:097:57First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:582.24:342.310:180.010:580.16:087:57First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:562.15:332.511:13-0.16:077:58Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:552.16:302.712:090.012:10-0.26:067:59Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:522.17:252.91:13-0.11:07-0.36:058:00Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:462.28:173.02:10-0.22:00-0.36:058:01Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:382.29:093.03:04-0.32:52-0.46:048:01Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:312.210:023.03:57-0.33:45-0.46:038:02Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:242.110:532.94:50-0.34:39-0.36:028:03Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:172.111:442.85:41-0.35:33-0.26:018:04Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:092.16:31-0.26:28-0.16:018:05Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:342.61:002.07:23-0.17:270.06:008:05Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:242.41:542.08:170.08:300.25:598:06Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:162.22:492.09:100.19:310.35:598:07Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:082.03:422.09:590.110:280.35:588:08Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:591.94:342.010:470.211:240.35:588:08Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:501.85:252.111:330.25:578:09Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:411.86:142.212:190.312:190.25:568:10Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:301.77:002.31:100.31:020.25:568:10Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:171.77:442.41:560.21:410.15:558:11Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:011.88:272.52:390.22:160.15:558:12New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:441.89:092.53:210.12:480.15:558:12New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:271.89:522.64:020.13:210.15:548:13New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:121.810:362.64:410.13:560.05:548:14New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:581.911:202.55:180.14:360.05:538:14Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 8:23 pm — 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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