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 4h 38m 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 - Oct 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:122.85:430.66:490.77:016:50Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:302.312:562.86:130.77:330.87:026:49Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:152.21:442.76:490.78:260.97:036:47First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:042.22:362.67:370.89:200.97:046:46First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:582.23:292.68:420.810:100.97:056:45First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:532.24:232.69:530.810:580.87:056:43First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:492.45:172.611:010.711:470.77:066:42Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:442.56:122.612:090.67:076:41Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:382.87:032.712:350.61:100.57:086:39Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:303.07:532.71:200.42:040.37:086:38Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:193.28:422.72:040.32:550.27:096:37Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:093.49:322.72:490.13:480.27:106:35Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:013.410:232.73:360.14:400.17:116:34Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:533.411:152.64:270.15:330.27:126:33Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:463.45:200.16:270.27:136:31Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:082.612:393.26:160.27:250.37:136:30Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:032.51:353.17:180.38:260.47:146:29Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:012.42:332.98:290.49:260.57:156:28Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:022.43:312.79:390.510:230.57:166:26Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:012.44:282.610:430.511:170.57:176:25Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:592.55:232.411:450.67:186:24Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:542.56:162.412:100.512:430.57:196:23Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:452.67:052.312:580.51:350.57:196:22Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:302.77:492.31:420.52:210.57:206:20New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:132.88:322.32:210.53:040.47:216:19New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:542.89:132.32:580.53:460.47:226:18New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:362.99:552.33:330.54:270.47:236:17New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:182.810:382.24:050.55:060.57:246:16Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:002.811:202.24:350.55:440.57:256:15Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:422.85:050.56:210.67:266:14Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:032.112:252.75:370.56:580.67:276:13Waxing 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 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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