35.0234’ N, 76.6974’ W

Oriental, NC

70°
H -°
L 68°
ESE
3mph
Low tide
6:24 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 24m at 6:24 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 1:09 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 1832

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:421.92:592.09:030.59:280.37:014:59First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:342.13:501.910:040.410:070.27:014:59Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:262.24:431.911:050.310:510.17:024:59Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:182.45:351.912:010.27:034:59Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:072.66:251.912:520.17:044:59Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:562.87:142.012:23-0.11:40-0.17:054:59Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:442.98:042.01:09-0.22:29-0.27:064:59Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:343.08:552.01:58-0.33:19-0.27:064:59Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:263.09:492.02:50-0.44:10-0.37:074:59Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:182.910:432.13:46-0.35:00-0.37:084:59Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:112.811:382.14:44-0.35:53-0.37:094:59Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:042.65:47-0.26:49-0.27:095:00Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:362.112:592.46:58-0.17:47-0.27:105:00Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:352.11:562.28:100.08:42-0.27:115:00Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:352.22:532.09:170.09:36-0.27:125:00Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:322.23:491.910:200.010:29-0.27:125:01Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:282.34:441.711:200.011:21-0.27:135:01Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:222.35:371.712:160.07:135:01Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:112.46:261.712:10-0.11:06-0.17:145:02Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:562.47:121.612:55-0.11:52-0.17:145:02New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:392.47:561.61:37-0.12:36-0.17:155:03New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:222.48:401.62:17-0.13:18-0.17:155:03New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:052.49:251.62:56-0.13:59-0.17:165:04New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:482.310:101.63:33-0.14:38-0.17:165:04Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:312.210:531.64:090.05:16-0.17:175:05Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:122.111:381.74:440.05:520.07:175:06Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:552.05:220.16:270.07:175:06Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:241.712:391.96:080.17:030.07:185:07First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:131.71:271.87:070.27:410.07:185:08First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:051.82:171.78:160.28:21-0.17:185:08First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:571.93:091.69:210.29:05-0.17:195:09First Quarter31Mon
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 31% 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 (31% 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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