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 1h 59m 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 - Jan 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:452.11:011.97:18-0.27:37-0.47:145:06Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:432.21:561.78:25-0.18:29-0.47:145:07Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:402.22:511.59:290.09:21-0.37:155:08Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:352.23:461.410:300.010:14-0.37:155:08Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:312.24:421.311:310.011:09-0.27:155:09Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:242.25:361.312:250.07:155:10Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:152.26:261.312:02-0.21:140.07:155:11Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:012.27:121.312:50-0.22:00-0.17:155:12New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:452.27:571.41:35-0.22:43-0.17:145:13New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:282.18:421.42:17-0.23:24-0.17:145:14New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:112.19:281.52:59-0.24:02-0.17:145:15New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:532.010:121.53:39-0.24:37-0.17:145:16Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:332.010:551.64:19-0.15:08-0.17:145:16Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:131.911:381.74:57-0.15:35-0.17:145:17Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:521.75:390.05:59-0.17:135:18Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:221.712:341.66:280.06:27-0.17:135:19First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:101.81:191.47:290.17:04-0.17:135:20First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:011.92:091.38:330.17:49-0.27:125:21First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:552.03:021.39:360.18:41-0.27:125:22First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:502.14:001.210:410.19:39-0.37:115:23Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:482.25:001.311:450.010:45-0.47:115:24Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:462.36:001.412:40-0.17:115:25Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:412.56:561.51:31-0.37:105:26Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:332.57:501.71:00-0.62:19-0.47:095:27Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:252.58:461.92:00-0.73:07-0.57:095:28Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:162.59:412.03:01-0.73:53-0.67:085:29Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:072.310:352.24:00-0.64:38-0.67:085:30Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:562.211:272.24:58-0.65:23-0.67:075:31Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:452.05:57-0.46:11-0.67:065:32Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:202.212:351.77:00-0.37:02-0.57:065:34Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:152.21:281.58:03-0.27:56-0.47:055:35Third Quarter31Fri
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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