Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 07m at 8:26 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:26 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:332.15:461.412:310.17:145:06Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:202.26:341.51:160.07:145:06Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:052.37:201.512:40-0.21:58-0.17:145:07New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:492.38:061.61:21-0.32:38-0.27:155:08New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:342.48:541.72:05-0.33:17-0.37:155:09New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:202.49:431.82:51-0.43:55-0.37:155:10New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:062.310:332.03:41-0.44:33-0.47:155:11Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:532.211:232.14:33-0.45:12-0.47:155:11Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:402.15:28-0.35:55-0.57:155:12Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:152.112:311.96:31-0.26:45-0.57:145:13First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:112.21:261.87:42-0.27:41-0.57:145:14First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:102.22:231.78:51-0.18:41-0.47:145:15First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:082.33:221.69:57-0.19:42-0.47:145:16Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:072.34:221.511:01-0.210:47-0.47:145:17Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:062.35:221.512:02-0.27:135:18Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:022.36:191.612:56-0.37:135:19Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:542.37:111.612:47-0.51:46-0.47:135:20Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:422.38:011.71:40-0.52:33-0.47:125:21Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:292.38:501.82:30-0.53:18-0.47:125:22Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:152.29:381.83:19-0.44:00-0.47:125:23Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:002.110:241.84:06-0.44:40-0.47:115:24Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:432.011:091.94:52-0.35:18-0.37:115:25Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:251.811:541.95:37-0.25:55-0.37:105:26Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:081.76:25-0.16:33-0.27:105:27Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:401.812:531.57:180.07:12-0.27:095:28Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:291.81:411.48:150.17:55-0.17:095:29Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:201.82:311.39:100.18:39-0.17:085:30Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:121.83:221.310:050.19:25-0.17:075:31Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:051.94:161.311:020.110:18-0.17:075:32Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:582.05:111.311:550.111:16-0.27:065:33Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:492.16:041.412:42-0.17:055:34Waning Crescent31Fri
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 11:56 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 44% 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 (44% 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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