Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 9:02 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 09m at 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 - Apr 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:122.22:311.69:100.39:020.26:527:28First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:052.03:251.610:040.310:020.36:507:29First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:582.04:201.610:550.311:000.36:497:30First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:511.95:141.711:450.311:580.36:477:31Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:431.96:071.812:330.36:467:31Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:331.96:562.012:530.21:140.26:457:32Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:191.97:402.11:410.11:510.26:437:33Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:021.98:232.32:250.12:230.16:427:34Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:441.99:052.43:060.02:520.06:417:35Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:261.99:492.53:470.03:220.06:397:35Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:091.910:342.64:280.03:56-0.16:387:36Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:531.911:202.75:100.04:34-0.16:377:37Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:391.95:530.05:17-0.16:357:38Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:082.612:271.86:400.06:05-0.16:347:39Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:582.61:201.87:340.17:030.06:337:39Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:542.52:191.98:360.18:170.06:327:40Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:532.43:222.09:360.19:390.16:307:41Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:522.34:232.110:330.110:540.16:297:42Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:512.25:242.311:290.06:287:43Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:502.26:232.412:040.012:24-0.16:277:43Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:462.17:172.61:07-0.11:15-0.26:257:44Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:382.18:072.72:03-0.22:03-0.26:247:45New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:272.18:552.82:55-0.22:48-0.26:237:46New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:152.09:432.83:45-0.23:34-0.26:227:47New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:032.010:302.74:33-0.24:19-0.26:217:47New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:501.911:172.65:20-0.15:03-0.16:207:48Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:361.96:050.05:470.06:197:49Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:022.512:221.86:510.16:310.16:177:50Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:482.41:091.87:400.27:220.26:167:51Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:362.22:001.78:320.38:230.36:157:52First Quarter30Mon
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 5:45 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 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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