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 2h 12m at 9:02 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:37 am (2.0 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 - Mar 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:541.99:142.03:08-0.23:24-0.16:356:02Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:341.99:552.13:47-0.23:53-0.16:336:03Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:141.810:362.14:24-0.14:17-0.16:326:04Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:531.711:182.14:59-0.14:40-0.16:316:05Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:321.75:350.05:08-0.16:296:06Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:012.112:131.66:160.15:45-0.16:286:07Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:492.11:001.57:110.26:32-0.16:276:07Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:432.11:561.58:140.27:33-0.16:256:08Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:402.12:561.59:160.28:43-0.16:246:09Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:382.24:571.711:170.110:58-0.17:237:10Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:372.25:591.812:160.07:217:11Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:352.36:582.112:16-0.21:10-0.27:207:12Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:292.37:532.31:24-0.41:59-0.37:187:13Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:212.38:462.52:23-0.52:46-0.47:177:13New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:112.39:382.73:20-0.53:33-0.57:167:14New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:022.310:312.84:15-0.64:21-0.67:147:15New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:532.211:232.85:09-0.55:09-0.67:137:16Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:432.16:02-0.45:59-0.57:127:17Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:142.712:332.06:57-0.36:51-0.47:107:17Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:062.51:251.87:55-0.17:49-0.27:097:18First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:002.42:201.78:550.08:53-0.17:077:19First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:572.23:171.69:530.19:560.07:067:20First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:532.14:131.610:490.210:560.17:057:21First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:482.05:091.711:440.211:550.17:037:22Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:421.96:041.712:350.27:027:22Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:331.96:541.812:510.11:210.17:007:23Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:191.97:392.01:400.12:010.16:597:24Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:021.98:212.12:250.02:380.16:577:25Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:431.99:022.23:060.03:120.06:567:26Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:231.99:442.33:470.03:420.06:557:26Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:041.910:252.34:260.04:090.06:537:27Full Moon31Sun
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 11:49 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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