Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 5:15 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 11:13 am (2.3 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 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:441.95:540.15:210.05:538:15Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:052.512:312.06:310.06:100.15:538:16Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:512.41:222.07:130.07:080.15:538:16Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:412.32:182.28:010.08:210.25:528:17First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:362.23:162.38:550.09:380.25:528:17First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:322.14:142.49:49-0.110:480.15:528:18First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:302.05:122.610:44-0.211:550.15:528:18Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:292.06:092.711:43-0.25:528:19Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:272.07:052.812:590.012:43-0.35:528:19Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:242.07:582.91:56-0.11:40-0.35:528:20Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:172.08:502.92:49-0.22:35-0.35:528:20Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:092.09:402.93:41-0.23:28-0.35:528:21Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:022.110:312.84:31-0.24:22-0.35:528:21Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:542.111:202.65:20-0.25:15-0.25:528:22Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:452.16:07-0.26:07-0.15:528:22Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:072.512:342.16:53-0.17:000.15:528:22Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:542.31:242.07:410.07:580.25:528:23Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:412.12:152.08:290.18:570.35:528:23Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:302.03:072.19:170.19:530.45:528:23Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:201.83:572.110:020.210:480.45:528:23Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:101.74:472.110:450.211:430.45:538:24Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:001.75:382.211:300.25:538:24Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:511.76:272.312:360.412:150.25:538:24Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:411.77:142.41:260.312:590.25:538:24Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:291.77:592.52:110.21:390.15:548:24Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:141.88:432.62:530.22:170.15:548:24New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:591.89:272.63:340.12:560.05:548:24New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:461.910:122.64:140.13:390.05:558:24New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:342.010:582.64:520.04:260.05:558:24Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:232.111:442.55:300.05:150.05:568:24Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 2:14 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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