35.0234’ N, 76.6974’ W

Oriental, NC

48°
H 73°
L 53°
NNW
14mph
Low tide
10:29 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 40m at 10:29 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 4:38 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Oct 1824

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:372.13:112.59:170.810:080.86:055:55First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:332.24:042.510:150.810:590.86:065:53Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:272.24:562.411:120.811:450.86:075:52Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:182.45:442.412:050.76:075:50Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:062.56:292.412:270.712:510.66:085:49Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:492.67:102.41:030.71:340.66:095:48Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:302.87:512.41:350.62:140.56:105:46Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:112.98:312.42:040.62:540.56:115:45Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:533.09:132.42:300.53:330.56:115:44Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:363.09:552.32:580.54:110.56:125:42Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:203.010:372.33:310.54:500.66:135:41Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:053.011:222.24:100.45:330.66:145:40Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:543.04:540.56:240.76:155:38Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:132.212:482.95:470.57:260.76:165:37Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:122.31:472.86:560.58:280.76:165:36Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:152.32:472.78:200.69:250.66:175:34Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:172.53:462.79:400.510:210.56:185:33Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:182.74:452.610:530.411:160.46:195:32Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:172.95:422.611:590.36:205:31Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:123.16:352.612:070.312:570.26:215:29New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:043.27:252.612:560.21:500.26:225:28New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:533.38:142.51:430.12:410.16:235:27New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:433.39:032.52:300.13:320.26:235:26New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:323.29:532.43:170.14:210.26:245:25Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:213.110:412.34:050.25:090.36:255:24Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:093.011:292.24:520.35:580.56:265:23Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:572.85:420.56:510.66:275:21Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:182.212:472.66:390.67:450.66:285:20First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:122.11:392.57:430.78:370.76:295:19First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:072.12:312.38:450.79:250.76:305:18First Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:002.23:232.29:440.710:110.76:315:17First Quarter31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656084)

Common Questions About Oriental, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Oriental, NC?

Oriental, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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