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 2h 48m 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 - Sep 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:152.23:562.89:480.410:520.66:407:33Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:142.14:532.710:510.411:500.66:407:31Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:122.15:502.611:520.56:417:30Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:092.26:432.612:450.612:500.56:427:29Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:012.37:302.61:330.61:420.56:437:27Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:482.48:132.62:160.52:290.46:437:26New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:312.58:542.62:560.53:120.46:447:24New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:132.69:362.53:320.53:540.46:457:23New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:562.710:172.54:070.54:340.56:457:21New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:382.710:572.44:380.55:130.56:467:20Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:192.811:372.45:050.55:500.66:477:19Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:012.85:290.66:260.76:487:17Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:172.312:442.75:560.67:060.76:487:16Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:582.21:302.76:290.67:560.86:497:14First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:432.12:222.77:120.68:560.96:507:13First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:362.13:172.78:090.69:550.96:507:11First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:342.24:132.79:190.610:510.86:517:10First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:332.35:112.710:310.611:470.76:527:09Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:332.46:082.811:470.56:537:07Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:322.77:022.812:400.612:560.46:537:06Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:262.97:532.91:280.41:560.26:547:04Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:193.18:432.92:150.22:520.16:557:03Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:103.39:342.83:010.13:470.16:567:01Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:033.410:252.83:480.14:410.16:567:00Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:553.411:172.74:370.05:350.26:576:58Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:483.45:280.16:290.36:586:57Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:082.612:403.26:200.27:270.46:596:56Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:002.51:353.17:190.38:280.56:596:54Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:562.42:312.98:250.59:280.67:006:53Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:542.33:292.79:310.610:250.77:016:51Third 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 5:31 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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