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 28m 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 - Oct 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:053.09:292.82:590.43:340.37:026:49New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:543.210:172.83:380.34:240.27:036:48New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:443.311:072.74:210.25:150.27:046:46Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:343.311:562.65:060.26:070.37:046:45Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:263.35:540.27:040.47:056:44Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:482.51:213.26:480.38:070.47:066:42First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:442.52:193.17:530.49:120.57:076:41First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:452.43:192.99:070.510:130.57:086:39First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:462.44:182.810:170.511:120.57:086:38First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:462.45:172.711:240.57:096:37Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:452.56:142.712:080.512:270.57:106:35Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:412.67:062.61:010.51:240.47:116:34Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:312.77:542.61:480.42:150.47:126:33Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:162.88:382.62:310.43:020.47:126:32Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:002.99:212.53:110.43:470.47:136:30Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:432.910:042.53:490.44:300.47:146:29Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:262.910:472.44:260.55:120.47:156:28Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:082.911:302.34:590.55:520.57:166:27Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:512.85:300.66:330.67:176:25Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:122.312:342.86:000.67:160.77:186:24Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:562.21:202.76:330.78:060.77:186:23Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:442.12:092.67:160.79:000.87:196:22Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:362.13:022.58:150.89:500.87:206:21Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:302.13:552.59:250.810:380.77:216:20Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:242.24:492.510:330.711:250.77:226:18Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:182.35:432.511:390.67:236:17Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:122.56:362.512:110.512:410.57:246:16Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:032.87:262.612:560.41:370.47:256:15Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:523.08:142.61:390.32:280.27:266:14New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:413.29:032.62:210.13:180.17:276:13New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:313.39:542.63:060.04:100.07:276:12New Moon31Fri
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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