Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 27m at 6:51 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:55 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:352.98:531.92:15-0.23:300.06:574:55New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:242.89:431.83:04-0.14:170.06:574:54Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:122.710:321.83:530.05:030.16:584:54Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:582.511:201.84:420.15:490.16:594:54Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:442.35:310.26:350.27:004:54Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:091.812:302.26:260.37:230.27:014:54First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:001.81:192.07:300.48:090.27:024:54First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:531.82:091.88:320.48:520.37:024:55First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:451.92:591.79:290.49:310.27:034:55First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:352.03:491.610:260.410:090.27:044:55Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:252.14:391.511:220.310:490.27:054:55Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:152.25:291.512:140.37:054:55Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:022.36:171.51:000.27:064:56Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:482.47:021.512:100.01:440.17:074:56Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:332.57:471.612:51-0.12:270.07:074:56Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:192.68:351.61:33-0.13:110.07:084:57Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:062.69:251.72:19-0.23:54-0.17:084:57Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:552.610:161.83:10-0.24:36-0.17:094:57Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:432.511:081.94:04-0.25:19-0.27:104:58Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:322.45:02-0.26:04-0.27:104:58Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:032.012:232.26:07-0.16:53-0.27:114:59Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:002.11:172.07:230.07:45-0.37:114:59Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:592.22:141.88:360.08:37-0.37:125:00Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:572.33:101.79:430.09:30-0.37:125:00Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:542.44:081.610:480.010:26-0.37:125:01Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:522.55:061.511:49-0.111:24-0.37:135:02Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:472.56:021.512:45-0.17:135:02Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:392.56:531.512:19-0.31:36-0.27:135:03New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:282.57:421.51:11-0.32:24-0.27:145:04New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:152.48:311.52:00-0.33:11-0.27:145:04New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:022.49:191.62:48-0.33:55-0.27:145:05New Moon31Wed
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 9:53 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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