Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 9:28 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 3:36 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Mar 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:461.96:08-0.36:12-0.36:346:02Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:162.212:331.77:02-0.17:03-0.26:336:03Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:062.11:231.67:590.07:58-0.16:326:04Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:592.02:161.58:550.18:520.06:306:05Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:511.93:081.59:490.29:460.16:296:06Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:441.94:021.510:430.210:420.16:286:07Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:371.94:561.511:360.211:370.06:266:08Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:291.95:471.612:230.16:256:09Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:162.06:341.812:260.01:040.16:246:09Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:002.07:191.91:10-0.11:420.06:226:10New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:432.08:022.01:52-0.12:16-0.16:216:11New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:252.18:452.22:32-0.22:47-0.16:196:12New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:072.010:292.34:12-0.24:17-0.27:187:13New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:502.011:142.44:52-0.24:48-0.27:177:14Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:332.05:33-0.25:23-0.37:157:14Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:002.412:181.96:17-0.16:03-0.37:147:15Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:482.41:061.97:08-0.16:49-0.27:137:16Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:402.42:001.88:110.07:48-0.27:117:17First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:382.43:001.89:180.09:01-0.17:107:18First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:382.34:021.810:220.010:17-0.17:087:19First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:392.35:041.911:240.011:31-0.27:077:19Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:392.36:052.012:24-0.17:067:20Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:372.37:032.212:40-0.21:19-0.27:047:21Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:312.37:562.41:41-0.32:09-0.37:037:22Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:222.38:472.52:36-0.42:56-0.47:017:23Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:112.39:362.63:28-0.43:41-0.47:007:23Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:592.210:242.64:18-0.44:26-0.36:597:24Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:462.111:112.55:07-0.35:10-0.36:577:25Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:322.011:572.55:54-0.25:52-0.26:567:26Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:171.96:40-0.16:34-0.16:547:27Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:432.41:021.87:300.07:200.16:537:27Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:32 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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