35.0234’ N, 76.6974’ W

Oriental, NC

53°
H 66°
L 55°
N
20mph
High tide
2:52 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 9:49 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 49m at 2:52 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - May 1828

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:242.19:512.83:41-0.13:15-0.25:196:56Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:142.110:422.84:28-0.24:04-0.25:186:56Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:052.111:332.75:18-0.14:58-0.25:176:57Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:592.16:11-0.15:58-0.15:166:58Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:272.612:572.17:10-0.17:110.05:156:59Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:242.51:572.18:110.08:260.15:147:00Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:232.32:582.29:080.09:350.15:137:00Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:212.23:562.310:03-0.110:400.15:127:01Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:182.14:542.410:58-0.111:420.05:117:02Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:152.15:482.511:50-0.15:107:03Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:072.06:372.612:370.012:39-0.15:097:04Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:562.07:242.61:28-0.11:24-0.15:087:04New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:422.08:092.62:15-0.12:07-0.15:087:05New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:281.98:532.63:01-0.12:50-0.15:077:06New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:141.99:382.63:460.03:310.05:067:07New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:591.910:222.54:290.04:110.15:057:07Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:441.911:062.45:100.14:490.15:057:08Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:291.811:502.35:520.15:280.25:047:09Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:151.86:360.26:140.35:037:10Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:362.21:051.87:230.37:130.45:037:10First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:252.11:571.98:080.38:170.45:027:11First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:152.02:491.98:500.39:170.45:017:12First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:061.93:402.19:300.210:150.45:017:13First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:571.94:322.210:100.211:140.35:007:13Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:491.95:232.410:540.15:007:14Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:411.96:132.612:080.211:42 AM0.04:597:15Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:311.97:012.712:580.112:29-0.14:597:15Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:202.07:502.91:460.01:16-0.24:587:16Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:102.08:402.92:34-0.12:06-0.34:587:17Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:022.19:322.93:24-0.22:59-0.34:587:17Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:562.110:242.94:13-0.23:56-0.34:577:18Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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