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 2h 42m 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 - Jul 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:331.74:152.39:230.210:560.45:578:24First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:241.75:082.410:090.111:570.45:578:24Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:191.76:032.511:010.05:588:24Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:151.76:572.712:550.312:010.05:588:24Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:111.87:492.81:480.21:04-0.15:598:24Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:041.98:392.92:370.12:04-0.25:598:24Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:582.19:312.93:250.03:02-0.36:008:23Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:522.210:222.94:13-0.14:02-0.36:008:23Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:482.311:142.85:01-0.25:02-0.26:018:23Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:422.55:47-0.36:02-0.26:018:23Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:042.612:362.56:35-0.37:03-0.16:028:22Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:552.41:312.67:24-0.28:080.16:038:22Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:472.22:282.68:18-0.29:130.26:038:21Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:422.03:242.69:14-0.110:150.26:048:21Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:371.94:202.510:080.011:150.36:048:21Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:321.85:162.511:030.16:058:20Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:271.76:102.512:150.312:000.16:068:20Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:221.77:012.51:100.312:540.16:068:19Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:131.77:482.51:590.31:440.16:078:18Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:011.88:312.52:440.32:300.16:088:18New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:461.99:142.53:260.33:130.26:098:17New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:311.99:562.44:060.23:550.26:098:17New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:152.010:382.44:440.24:360.26:108:16New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:592.111:192.35:180.25:150.36:118:15Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:422.211:582.25:470.25:530.36:118:15Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:242.26:120.36:310.46:128:14Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:382.11:082.36:360.37:150.56:138:13Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:182.01:552.37:050.38:110.56:148:12First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:031.92:462.47:430.39:140.66:148:11First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:531.83:402.58:330.210:170.66:158:11First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:471.84:362.69:290.211:200.56:168:10First Quarter31Tue
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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