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 3h 39m 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 - Jan 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:152.16:271.31:150.17:145:06Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:002.27:121.412:33-0.11:580.07:145:06Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:432.37:571.41:13-0.22:38-0.17:145:07Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:272.38:431.51:52-0.23:17-0.17:155:08Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:112.39:301.62:35-0.33:53-0.27:155:09Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:552.310:181.73:22-0.34:27-0.27:155:10Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:392.211:061.94:11-0.35:00-0.37:155:11Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:232.111:562.05:03-0.25:36-0.37:155:11Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:101.96:01-0.26:17-0.47:155:12Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:492.11:021.77:10-0.17:06-0.47:145:13Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:462.21:581.68:22-0.18:01-0.47:145:14Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:452.32:561.59:31-0.19:00-0.47:145:15Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:442.33:561.410:38-0.110:04-0.47:145:16Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:442.44:581.411:42-0.111:12-0.47:145:17Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:432.45:581.412:40-0.27:135:18Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:382.46:541.512:18-0.51:32-0.37:135:19New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:302.47:471.61:16-0.52:21-0.47:135:20New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:192.48:381.72:10-0.53:08-0.47:125:21New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:072.39:291.83:04-0.53:53-0.47:125:22New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:532.210:171.83:55-0.44:34-0.47:125:23Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:382.011:031.94:44-0.35:14-0.47:115:24Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:201.811:491.95:32-0.25:52-0.37:115:25Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:031.76:22-0.16:31-0.27:105:26Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:351.912:481.57:170.07:11-0.27:105:27First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:241.81:351.48:130.17:53-0.17:095:28First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:151.82:241.39:080.18:36-0.17:095:29First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:061.83:151.210:040.29:21-0.17:085:30First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:591.94:081.211:020.210:12-0.17:075:31Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:521.95:031.211:560.111:09-0.17:075:32Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:442.05:551.312:440.07:065:33Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:322.16:451.412:04-0.21:270.07:055:34Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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