35.0234’ N, 76.6974’ W

Oriental, NC

51°
H -°
L 50°
N
20mph
High tide
2:19 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 8:07 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 10m at 2:19 am (2.0 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 - Feb 1829

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:512.36:091.712:36-0.37:095:39Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:442.47:031.812:16-0.51:26-0.47:095:40New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:362.57:572.01:16-0.62:15-0.67:085:41New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:272.58:512.12:14-0.73:04-0.77:075:42New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:192.59:462.23:12-0.73:53-0.77:065:43Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:102.410:392.34:10-0.74:40-0.77:055:44Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:012.211:322.35:06-0.65:29-0.77:045:45Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:512.16:04-0.56:20-0.67:035:46Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:252.312:431.97:06-0.37:16-0.57:025:47First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:202.21:371.78:09-0.28:14-0.47:025:48First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:172.12:321.59:09-0.19:10-0.37:015:49First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:122.03:281.410:08-0.110:07-0.27:005:50First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:072.04:231.411:060.011:04-0.26:595:51Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:021.95:171.412:000.06:575:52Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:521.96:081.512:48-0.16:565:53Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:392.06:541.612:47-0.21:32-0.16:555:54Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:222.07:381.61:31-0.22:12-0.16:545:55Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:042.08:221.72:13-0.22:50-0.26:535:56Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:452.09:051.82:53-0.23:26-0.26:525:57Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:272.09:481.93:32-0.23:58-0.26:515:58Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:081.910:291.94:08-0.24:24-0.26:505:59Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:471.911:112.04:43-0.14:48-0.26:486:00Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:261.811:542.05:18-0.15:13-0.26:476:01Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:081.75:580.05:47-0.26:466:01Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:412.012:541.66:500.06:31-0.26:456:02Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:332.11:471.67:540.17:26-0.26:446:03Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:292.12:451.69:000.18:31-0.26:426:04Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:272.23:451.610:050.09:40-0.36:416:05Waning Crescent28Sat
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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