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 2h 52m 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 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:311.911:043.05:00-0.24:33-0.35:538:15Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:272.011:582.85:53-0.25:33-0.25:538:16Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:222.06:46-0.16:34-0.15:538:16Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:502.61:182.07:41-0.17:410.05:538:17First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:442.42:172.08:370.08:510.15:528:18First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:392.23:152.09:290.09:560.25:528:18First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:332.04:112.110:190.110:570.35:528:19First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:261.85:042.211:060.111:550.35:528:19Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:171.75:542.211:530.15:528:20Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:081.66:422.312:500.212:380.15:528:20Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:561.67:262.41:400.21:200.15:528:21Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:411.68:082.42:250.21:580.15:528:21Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:231.68:502.53:070.22:340.15:528:21Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:061.69:322.53:490.23:070.15:528:22Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:491.610:162.54:310.23:400.15:528:22Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:341.610:592.55:100.24:150.15:528:22Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:181.711:412.45:470.24:530.25:528:23Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:021.76:220.25:340.25:528:23Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:232.312:481.86:550.26:210.25:528:23Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:062.21:371.97:300.27:180.35:538:24Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:532.12:302.08:080.18:300.35:538:24Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:442.03:252.28:520.19:440.35:538:24Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:381.94:212.49:380.010:530.25:538:24Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:341.85:172.610:28-0.15:548:24Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:321.86:152.812:020.211:24 AM-0.15:548:24Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:301.87:112.91:060.112:25-0.25:548:24Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:271.88:053.02:030.01:27-0.35:558:25New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:221.98:593.02:57-0.12:26-0.35:558:25New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:171.99:533.03:51-0.13:25-0.35:558:25New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:132.010:462.94:43-0.24:25-0.35:568:25Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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