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 4h 41m 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 - Aug 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:532.09:202.53:300.43:130.36:178:09New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:372.110:012.54:060.33:530.36:188:08New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:212.210:422.44:380.34:320.36:188:07New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:042.311:222.45:050.35:110.36:198:06Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:472.45:290.25:520.36:208:05Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:012.312:302.55:560.26:360.46:218:04Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:422.21:172.66:280.27:300.56:218:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:272.12:102.67:090.28:360.56:228:02First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:182.03:072.78:020.29:450.56:238:01First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:171.94:072.89:040.210:520.56:248:00First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:181.95:082.810:120.111:590.56:247:58Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:222.06:092.911:270.16:257:57Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:262.17:072.91:000.412:430.16:267:56Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:262.38:012.91:530.21:490.06:277:55Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:212.58:522.92:430.12:48-0.16:277:54Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:152.79:422.83:300.03:45-0.16:287:53Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:072.810:322.74:170.04:400.06:297:52Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:592.911:202.65:020.05:330.16:307:50Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:482.95:450.06:250.26:307:49Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:062.512:362.86:290.17:180.36:317:48Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:522.31:252.77:140.28:150.56:327:47Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:402.12:172.68:050.49:120.66:337:45Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:302.03:102.58:590.510:080.76:337:44Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:221.94:032.59:540.511:040.86:347:43Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:151.94:572.410:480.611:590.86:357:41Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:101.95:502.511:450.66:367:40Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:042.06:412.512:500.812:400.66:367:39Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:552.17:272.51:360.71:290.56:377:37Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:422.28:092.62:160.62:130.56:387:36New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:262.38:512.62:510.62:550.46:397:35New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:092.59:312.63:240.53:360.46:397:33New Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656084)

Common Questions About Oriental, NC Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA