Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 27m at 7:31 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:28 pm (2.7 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 - Jul 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:501.68:212.42:370.32:120.15:578:24New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:341.79:042.43:200.22:520.15:578:24New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:191.79:462.44:010.23:310.15:588:24New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:041.810:292.44:400.24:090.25:588:24New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:491.811:102.45:150.24:470.25:598:24Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:321.911:502.35:460.25:260.25:598:24Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:152.06:120.26:060.36:008:23Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:302.21:002.16:370.26:530.36:008:23Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:112.11:472.27:070.17:510.46:018:23First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:562.02:392.37:460.18:590.46:018:23First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:471.93:342.48:350.110:060.46:028:22First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:421.84:312.69:290.011:130.46:038:22First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:401.85:302.710:27-0.16:038:21Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:421.86:292.812:200.311:33 AM-0.16:048:21Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:431.97:252.91:210.212:45-0.26:058:20Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:412.08:193.02:150.11:51-0.26:058:20Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:372.19:122.93:060.02:53-0.36:068:19Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:332.310:042.93:56-0.13:53-0.36:078:19Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:292.410:562.84:45-0.24:52-0.26:078:18Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:232.511:452.65:32-0.25:50-0.16:088:18Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:152.66:18-0.26:470.06:098:17Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:342.41:072.67:05-0.17:460.16:098:16Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:222.21:592.57:550.08:470.36:108:16Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:132.02:532.58:460.19:450.46:118:15Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:041.93:462.49:380.210:420.56:128:14Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:561.84:382.410:290.311:390.56:128:14Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:481.75:312.411:210.36:138:13Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:411.76:232.412:340.512:140.36:148:12Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:341.77:112.41:250.51:050.36:158:11Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:231.87:562.52:100.51:510.36:158:10New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:091.98:382.52:510.42:330.36:168:09New Moon31Mon
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 10:59 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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