Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 10:10 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 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 - Sep 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:022.75:570.46:380.56:397:33Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:192.312:462.76:290.57:240.66:407:32Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:022.21:332.67:020.68:160.76:417:30First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:482.12:232.67:420.69:120.86:427:29First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:382.13:152.58:330.710:060.96:427:27First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:302.04:082.59:300.710:590.96:437:26First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:242.15:022.610:290.711:520.86:447:25Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:202.15:552.611:320.66:457:23Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:142.36:462.712:410.712:350.56:457:22Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:062.57:352.81:250.61:300.46:467:20Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:552.78:212.82:040.52:200.36:477:19Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:432.99:082.82:430.33:100.26:477:18Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:333.19:562.83:230.24:010.26:487:16Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:233.210:452.74:050.14:530.26:497:15Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:143.311:352.74:500.15:460.26:507:13Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:063.35:380.16:410.36:507:12Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:252.612:593.26:290.27:410.46:517:10Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:192.51:563.17:290.38:460.56:527:09Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:172.42:563.08:390.49:480.66:527:07Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:182.43:552.89:490.410:480.66:537:06Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:192.44:542.810:560.511:460.66:547:05Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:182.45:512.712:000.56:557:03Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:162.56:452.712:400.512:590.56:557:02Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:082.67:332.61:290.51:520.46:567:00Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:552.78:182.62:130.52:400.46:576:59New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:392.89:012.62:540.53:250.46:586:57New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:222.99:432.53:330.54:080.46:586:56New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:052.910:252.54:090.54:490.56:596:54New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:472.911:072.44:430.55:290.57:006:53Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:302.911:492.45:140.66:090.67:016:52Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 6:48 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 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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