Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:24 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 5:28 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:581.91:152.06:58-0.17:31-0.37:145:05Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:552.12:111.98:15-0.18:26-0.37:145:06Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:532.23:091.89:27-0.19:22-0.47:145:07Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:522.34:081.710:36-0.110:22-0.47:155:08Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:512.45:081.711:41-0.211:25-0.57:155:09Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:482.56:061.712:40-0.37:155:10Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:422.67:001.712:24-0.51:33-0.47:155:10New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:342.67:531.81:20-0.62:25-0.57:155:11New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:242.68:451.82:14-0.63:15-0.57:155:12New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:142.59:371.83:07-0.64:03-0.57:145:13New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:032.410:271.83:59-0.54:48-0.57:145:14Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:502.211:161.84:50-0.45:33-0.47:145:15Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:352.15:41-0.36:19-0.37:145:16Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:041.812:211.96:35-0.17:05-0.27:145:17First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:531.81:091.77:330.07:53-0.27:135:18First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:441.81:591.58:310.08:39-0.17:135:19First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:361.82:491.49:260.19:23-0.17:135:20First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:261.83:391.410:210.110:09-0.17:135:21Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:171.94:311.311:170.110:56-0.17:125:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:091.95:231.312:090.07:125:23Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:582.06:121.412:550.07:115:24Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:442.16:591.412:27-0.21:38-0.17:115:25Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:282.27:441.51:07-0.32:19-0.27:105:26Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:122.28:301.61:47-0.32:58-0.37:105:27Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:572.39:171.72:29-0.43:36-0.37:095:28Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:422.310:051.83:15-0.44:12-0.47:095:29Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:272.210:531.94:03-0.44:49-0.47:085:30Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:132.111:432.04:53-0.45:28-0.57:075:31Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:012.05:49-0.36:12-0.57:075:32Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:362.112:531.86:55-0.27:04-0.57:065:33Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:332.11:501.78:07-0.28:02-0.57:055:34Third Quarter31Thu
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 8:56 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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