Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 7:31 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 1:43 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jun 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:341.78:032.52:160.11:570.15:538:16New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:181.78:462.53:010.12:360.15:538:16New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:011.79:282.53:440.13:150.15:538:17New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:451.710:122.54:260.13:520.15:528:17New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:301.710:552.45:060.14:280.15:528:18Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:141.711:372.45:440.25:050.25:528:19Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:591.86:200.25:420.25:528:19Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:192.312:431.86:540.26:240.35:528:20Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:012.21:301.97:270.27:150.35:528:20First Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:452.12:212.08:010.28:200.45:528:20First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:331.93:132.18:390.29:300.45:528:21First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:241.84:052.39:210.110:350.35:528:21First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:171.85:002.410:070.011:410.35:528:22Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:121.75:552.610:58-0.15:528:22Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:101.76:512.812:440.211:57 AM-0.15:528:22Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:061.87:452.91:410.112:59-0.25:528:23Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:011.98:373.02:340.01:59-0.35:528:23Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:552.09:303.03:27-0.12:58-0.45:528:23Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:512.010:242.94:19-0.23:59-0.45:538:24Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:482.111:172.85:09-0.25:00-0.35:538:24Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:432.25:59-0.36:01-0.25:538:24Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:082.712:382.36:48-0.27:03-0.15:538:24Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:592.41:342.37:39-0.28:090.05:548:24Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:512.22:302.38:32-0.19:130.15:548:24Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:452.03:252.39:24-0.110:140.25:548:24Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:381.84:192.310:130.011:130.35:558:25Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:301.75:122.311:030.15:558:25Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:221.66:032.312:100.311:54 AM0.15:558:25Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:141.66:522.41:040.312:430.15:568:25Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:041.67:382.41:530.31:300.15:568:25Waning Crescent30Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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