35.0234’ N, 76.6974’ W

Oriental, NC

85°
H 86°
L 71°
SW
9mph
Low tide
8:39 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 22m at 8:39 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:07 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (60% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 1859

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:102.16:201.31:100.07:195:10Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:542.27:051.412:44-0.11:540.07:195:10New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:372.27:491.41:26-0.12:360.07:195:11New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:202.28:341.42:05-0.13:160.07:195:12New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:022.29:191.52:43-0.13:54-0.17:195:13New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:442.110:031.53:21-0.14:28-0.17:195:14Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:252.010:461.63:59-0.14:58-0.17:195:14Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:041.911:291.74:38-0.15:23-0.17:195:15Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:431.85:200.05:48-0.17:195:16Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:141.812:251.76:090.06:19-0.27:195:17First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:031.91:121.67:120.17:00-0.27:195:18First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:562.02:041.48:220.17:49-0.37:195:19First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:522.13:001.49:300.18:45-0.37:195:20First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:502.24:001.310:380.09:45-0.47:185:21Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:492.45:021.411:44-0.110:54-0.57:185:22Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:482.56:031.512:42-0.27:185:23Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:442.67:001.612:05-0.61:34-0.37:185:24Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:372.67:561.71:10-0.62:25-0.47:175:25Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:302.68:521.92:10-0.73:14-0.57:175:26Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:222.59:472.03:11-0.74:02-0.67:175:27Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:122.310:402.14:09-0.64:47-0.67:165:28Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:012.111:322.15:06-0.55:33-0.67:165:29Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:491.96:03-0.46:19-0.57:155:30Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:232.112:381.77:04-0.27:09-0.47:155:31Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:162.11:281.58:05-0.18:00-0.37:145:32Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:102.02:201.49:040.08:52-0.27:145:33Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:031.93:121.210:010.19:43-0.27:135:34Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:571.94:061.210:590.110:37-0.17:125:35Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:501.95:001.211:550.111:32-0.17:125:36Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:421.95:521.212:440.17:115:37Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:291.96:401.312:22-0.11:280.07:105:38Waning Crescent31Mon
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 60% 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 Third Quarter (60% 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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