Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 21m at 12:24 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:42 am (1.9 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 - Jul 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:391.77:112.31:230.31:090.25:578:24Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:261.77:552.42:090.21:490.25:578:24Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:111.78:382.52:520.22:260.15:588:24New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:551.89:212.53:340.23:010.15:588:24New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:391.810:042.54:140.13:360.15:598:24New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:241.910:472.54:520.14:130.15:598:24New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:091.911:302.55:270.14:530.16:008:23Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:552.06:000.15:370.16:008:23Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:132.412:412.16:330.16:260.26:018:23Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:582.41:312.27:100.17:240.26:028:23First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:472.22:262.37:550.08:360.36:028:22First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:402.13:222.48:470.09:490.36:038:22First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:372.14:202.69:42-0.110:570.26:038:21First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:352.05:182.710:40-0.16:048:21Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:352.06:172.812:050.211:43 AM-0.16:058:20Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:342.07:132.91:070.112:48-0.26:058:20Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:312.18:073.02:040.01:48-0.26:068:19Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:262.18:593.02:56-0.12:45-0.36:078:19Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:192.29:502.93:48-0.13:41-0.26:078:18Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:132.310:412.84:38-0.24:36-0.26:088:18Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:052.311:302.75:25-0.15:30-0.16:098:17Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:562.36:11-0.16:230.06:098:16Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:172.512:452.36:570.07:170.26:108:16Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:032.41:352.37:450.18:150.36:118:15Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:512.22:262.38:330.29:120.46:128:14Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:412.03:172.39:210.310:080.56:128:14Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:311.94:082.310:080.311:030.56:138:13Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:211.84:592.310:540.411:580.56:148:12Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:131.85:502.411:430.46:158:11Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:051.86:402.412:500.512:320.46:158:10Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:551.87:272.51:390.51:180.36:168:09Waning Crescent31Thu
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 3:03 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 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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