Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:26 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 37m at 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 - Aug 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:412.32:232.88:01-0.19:090.36:168:09Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:372.13:212.79:010.010:120.36:178:08Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:352.04:192.710:020.111:140.46:188:07Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:331.95:172.611:030.16:198:06Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:321.96:142.612:140.412:050.26:198:05Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:291.97:072.61:100.41:040.26:208:04Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:222.07:552.62:000.31:560.26:218:03New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:112.18:392.62:450.32:450.26:228:02New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:572.29:222.63:280.33:300.26:228:01New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:422.310:052.54:080.34:150.26:238:00New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:262.310:472.44:450.34:570.36:247:59Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:102.411:282.45:200.35:380.36:257:58Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:522.45:500.36:170.46:267:57Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:082.312:342.56:170.46:580.56:267:56Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:492.21:192.56:440.47:460.66:277:54First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:312.12:072.57:150.48:420.76:287:53First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:182.02:592.57:570.59:400.76:297:52First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:091.93:522.58:490.510:370.76:297:51First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:031.94:472.69:470.411:350.76:307:50Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:002.05:432.610:500.46:317:48Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:592.16:382.712:310.612:010.36:327:47Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:552.37:292.81:210.51:080.26:327:46Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:492.58:192.92:060.32:070.16:337:45Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:402.79:082.92:490.23:020.06:347:43Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:322.99:582.93:330.13:580.06:347:42Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:253.110:482.84:180.04:540.06:357:41Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:183.111:382.75:04-0.15:490.16:367:39Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:103.25:520.06:450.26:377:38Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:282.61:033.16:420.07:460.36:377:37Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:212.41:593.07:390.18:500.46:387:35Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:172.32:582.98:430.39:520.56:397:34Third Quarter31Sat
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 5:31 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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