Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:31 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 48m at 1:43 am (2.1 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 - Apr 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:592.26:272.112:06-0.112:430.06:517:28Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:542.17:212.31:09-0.11:32-0.16:507:29Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:442.18:092.42:04-0.22:17-0.26:497:30New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:302.08:542.52:54-0.22:58-0.26:477:31New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:152.09:392.53:41-0.23:39-0.26:467:32New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:591.910:232.54:27-0.24:18-0.16:447:32New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:431.911:072.55:10-0.14:55-0.16:437:33Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:261.811:502.45:530.05:300.06:427:34Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:081.86:350.16:040.16:407:35Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:342.312:511.77:210.26:410.26:397:36Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:212.21:391.68:120.37:260.36:387:36First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:112.12:311.69:060.48:290.36:367:37First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:032.03:261.69:560.49:380.46:357:38First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:562.04:201.710:440.410:430.36:347:39First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:491.95:151.811:290.411:460.36:337:40Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:411.96:072.012:120.36:317:40Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:321.96:582.312:450.212:520.26:307:41Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:202.07:452.51:370.11:300.16:297:42Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:062.08:312.72:250.02:07-0.16:287:43Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:522.09:192.83:13-0.12:48-0.26:267:44Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:402.010:092.94:01-0.23:32-0.26:257:44Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:302.011:002.94:51-0.24:20-0.36:247:45Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:212.011:522.95:41-0.15:12-0.36:237:46Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:132.06:34-0.16:08-0.26:227:47Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:452.71:091.97:310.07:12-0.16:217:48Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:412.62:091.98:320.08:290.06:197:49Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:402.43:112.09:310.09:430.16:187:49Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:392.34:122.110:260.010:510.16:177:50Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:362.15:112.211:200.011:560.16:167:51Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:332.06:072.312:120.06:157:52Waning Crescent30Sun
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 4:37 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 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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