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 09m at 10:10 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:36 am (1.9 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 - May 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:502.06:222.312:170.112:320.06:147:53Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:421.97:112.41:130.11:200.06:137:53Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:301.97:562.42:020.02:030.06:127:54Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:141.98:392.52:480.02:430.06:117:55Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:571.99:212.53:310.03:210.06:107:56Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:401.910:032.54:140.03:570.16:097:57Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:241.910:462.54:550.14:310.16:087:57Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:071.811:292.45:340.15:030.16:077:58Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:501.86:120.25:350.26:067:59Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:112.412:341.86:500.26:100.26:068:00Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:552.31:201.87:300.36:530.36:058:01Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:412.22:101.88:130.37:490.36:048:01Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:302.13:031.98:570.38:590.46:038:02Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:222.03:572.09:410.210:090.36:028:03Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:152.04:512.210:250.211:160.36:028:04Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:102.05:462.411:140.16:018:05Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:052.06:402.612:220.112:07-0.16:008:05Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:002.07:322.81:210.01:02-0.26:008:06Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:522.18:232.92:15-0.11:54-0.35:598:07New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:442.19:153.03:07-0.22:47-0.45:588:08New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:372.210:083.04:00-0.33:41-0.45:588:08New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:322.211:023.04:53-0.34:39-0.45:578:09Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:272.211:542.95:45-0.35:37-0.35:578:10Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:212.26:38-0.36:38-0.25:568:11Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:472.71:172.27:33-0.27:43-0.15:568:11First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:412.52:152.28:29-0.18:510.15:558:12First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:362.33:132.29:25-0.19:550.15:558:13First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:312.14:092.210:170.010:560.25:548:13First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:251.95:032.211:080.011:540.25:548:14Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:181.85:552.311:580.05:548:15Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:101.86:442.312:500.212:470.15:538:15Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 12:53 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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