Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 7:52 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 05m at 1:33 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Oct 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:372.25:122.611:160.67:026:50Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:362.36:072.512:060.712:180.67:026:49Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:312.46:572.512:560.71:140.67:036:47Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:182.57:412.51:390.62:030.67:046:46Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:012.68:222.42:170.62:470.57:056:44Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:412.79:022.42:520.63:280.57:056:43Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:222.89:422.43:250.64:090.57:066:42Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:022.910:232.33:540.64:480.57:076:40Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:432.911:032.24:210.65:260.67:086:39Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:252.911:432.24:460.66:020.77:096:38Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:072.85:140.66:410.77:096:36Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:232.112:512.85:470.67:250.87:106:35Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:062.11:402.76:280.78:210.97:116:34Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:582.02:352.77:210.79:190.97:126:32Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:572.13:322.68:330.710:110.87:136:31Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:572.24:282.69:540.711:010.77:146:30Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:562.45:252.611:110.611:510.67:146:29Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:552.66:212.612:240.57:156:27Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:502.97:142.612:400.41:270.37:166:26Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:433.28:052.61:270.32:230.27:176:25New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:333.48:552.62:120.13:160.17:186:24New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:243.59:462.52:590.04:100.17:196:22New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:173.510:382.43:490.05:030.17:206:21Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:103.411:302.44:400.05:560.27:216:20Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:023.35:340.16:500.37:216:19Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:222.312:553.16:310.37:490.47:226:18Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:172.21:512.87:360.48:490.57:236:17First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:162.22:482.68:480.59:460.67:246:16First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:162.23:442.59:550.610:380.67:256:15First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:152.24:392.310:570.611:280.67:266:14Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:102.35:322.211:570.67:276:13Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 4:42 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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