Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 11:18 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:38 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 - Sep 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:422.33:192.89:170.310:140.56:407:33First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:382.24:162.710:160.411:120.66:407:31First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:342.25:112.611:150.56:417:30Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:302.26:052.612:080.612:120.56:427:28Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:242.26:552.61:010.61:060.56:437:27Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:132.37:412.61:470.61:540.56:437:26Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:582.48:232.62:290.52:380.56:447:24Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:412.59:052.63:080.53:200.56:457:23Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:242.69:462.63:450.54:000.56:457:21Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:062.610:282.64:190.54:390.56:467:20Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:482.711:082.54:480.55:150.56:477:19Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:302.711:482.45:130.55:500.66:487:17Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:112.75:370.56:260.66:487:16Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:282.412:552.76:060.67:070.76:497:14Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:112.31:432.76:430.68:000.76:507:13Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:002.22:362.77:310.69:040.86:507:11Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:552.23:332.88:330.610:060.76:517:10Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:542.34:312.89:430.511:070.76:527:08Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:542.45:302.910:560.56:537:07Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:542.56:282.912:070.612:110.46:537:06Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:522.77:223.01:030.41:180.36:547:04Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:473.08:153.01:530.32:170.16:557:03New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:403.29:063.02:410.23:130.16:567:01New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:323.39:573.03:300.14:080.06:567:00New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:253.410:492.94:190.05:030.16:576:58Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:173.311:402.85:080.15:560.26:586:57Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:083.35:580.16:510.36:596:56Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:302.61:003.16:500.37:490.46:596:54First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:222.51:543.07:480.48:480.57:006:53First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:172.42:492.88:510.59:460.67:016:51First Quarter30Sat
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 1:58 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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