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 1h 52m at 5:14 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:122.05:251.412:110.17:145:06Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:002.16:141.512:580.07:155:06Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:452.27:001.512:35-0.11:400.07:155:07Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:282.27:441.61:13-0.22:21-0.17:155:08Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:112.38:291.61:50-0.23:00-0.27:155:09Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:552.39:151.72:28-0.33:37-0.27:155:10Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:392.310:021.83:09-0.34:12-0.37:155:11Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:222.210:481.93:53-0.34:45-0.37:155:11Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:072.111:362.04:40-0.35:21-0.47:155:12Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:532.05:32-0.26:02-0.47:155:13Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:282.012:431.96:34-0.26:50-0.47:155:14Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:242.11:381.87:47-0.17:47-0.47:145:15Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:222.22:361.78:58-0.18:47-0.47:145:16Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:212.33:361.610:05-0.19:49-0.57:145:17Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:202.34:371.611:11-0.210:55-0.57:145:18Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:192.45:371.612:12-0.37:145:19Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:152.46:331.712:00-0.51:06-0.47:135:20Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:072.57:271.812:58-0.61:57-0.57:135:21New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:572.48:181.81:53-0.62:46-0.57:125:22New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:472.49:101.92:46-0.63:33-0.57:125:23New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:352.39:591.93:38-0.54:18-0.57:125:24Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:212.210:471.94:27-0.55:01-0.57:115:25Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:062.011:331.95:16-0.35:43-0.47:115:26Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:501.86:06-0.26:26-0.37:105:27Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:211.912:351.76:59-0.17:11-0.27:105:28First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:101.81:231.57:550.07:57-0.27:095:29First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:001.82:131.48:510.18:43-0.17:085:30First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:521.83:041.39:450.19:30-0.17:085:31First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:431.83:561.310:410.110:19-0.17:075:32Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:351.94:491.311:350.111:11-0.17:065:33Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:271.95:411.412:240.07:065:34Waxing 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 8:13 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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