Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 16m at 5:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:57 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:372.75:02-0.16:210.06:574:55Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:052.012:322.56:100.07:180.06:584:54Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:052.11:292.37:280.18:130.06:584:54Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:072.22:262.18:420.29:060.06:594:54Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:062.33:232.09:500.29:57-0.17:004:54Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:042.44:191.810:540.110:49-0.17:014:54Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:592.55:151.711:540.111:39-0.17:024:54Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:512.56:061.712:470.07:034:55Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:392.66:541.712:27-0.11:350.07:034:55New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:242.67:391.61:12-0.12:210.07:044:55New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:082.58:241.61:54-0.13:060.07:054:55New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:522.59:091.62:350.03:490.07:054:55New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:362.49:551.63:160.04:300.17:064:56Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:202.310:401.63:560.05:100.17:074:56Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:022.211:251.64:360.15:490.17:074:56Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:452.15:170.26:280.17:084:57Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:111.712:292.06:040.27:070.27:094:57First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:001.71:151.87:050.37:430.27:094:57First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:521.82:041.78:130.38:180.17:104:58First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:431.92:541.69:150.38:530.17:104:58First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:342.03:451.510:150.39:330.07:114:59Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:262.24:381.511:160.210:21-0.17:114:59Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:192.35:331.512:130.17:125:00Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:112.56:251.51:040.07:125:01Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:022.67:161.612:12-0.31:53-0.17:125:01Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:522.78:081.61:07-0.42:42-0.27:135:02Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:442.79:031.72:03-0.53:32-0.37:135:02Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:372.79:591.83:02-0.54:20-0.47:135:03Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:282.610:541.94:03-0.55:08-0.47:145:04Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:192.411:502.05:05-0.45:57-0.47:145:05Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:112.26:10-0.36:48-0.47:145:05Third Quarter31Tue
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 8:49 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 84% 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 (84% 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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