Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 11:18 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 4:26 pm (2.8 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 - Jan 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:332.38:521.62:31-0.23:27-0.27:145:06New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:162.29:371.73:13-0.24:07-0.27:145:07New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:592.210:211.73:53-0.24:45-0.27:145:07Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:412.111:051.74:31-0.15:20-0.27:155:08Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:232.011:491.75:08-0.15:54-0.17:155:09Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:051.95:490.06:26-0.17:155:10Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:361.712:491.76:380.17:00-0.17:155:11First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:251.81:371.67:400.17:39-0.17:155:12First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:161.82:281.58:420.18:23-0.17:145:13First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:091.93:201.59:430.19:10-0.27:145:13First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:022.04:151.510:450.010:04-0.37:145:14Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:572.25:121.511:45-0.111:06-0.47:145:15Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:512.36:081.612:38-0.27:145:16Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:432.57:011.712:07-0.51:28-0.37:145:17Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:342.67:541.81:05-0.62:17-0.57:135:18Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:252.68:472.02:01-0.73:06-0.67:135:19Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:172.69:422.12:59-0.73:54-0.77:135:20Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:082.510:362.13:57-0.74:42-0.77:125:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:592.411:302.24:55-0.65:31-0.77:125:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:502.25:55-0.56:23-0.67:125:23Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:242.212:422.06:59-0.47:18-0.67:115:24Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:212.21:371.88:04-0.38:15-0.57:115:25Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:182.12:331.69:07-0.29:11-0.47:105:26Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:142.13:281.510:07-0.110:06-0.37:105:27Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:092.04:241.411:06-0.111:02-0.37:095:28Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:042.05:191.412:02-0.17:085:29Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:552.06:101.412:52-0.17:085:30Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:422.06:571.512:45-0.31:37-0.27:075:31New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:252.17:411.51:30-0.32:19-0.27:065:32New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:082.18:251.62:12-0.32:59-0.27:065:33New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:502.09:101.72:53-0.33:37-0.27:055:34New Moon31Tue
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 7:52 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 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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