35.0234’ N, 76.6974’ W

Oriental, NC

79°
H -°
L 74°
E
5mph
Low tide
12:16 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 16m at 12:16 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:38 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 1880

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:502.111:161.84:18-0.15:08-0.27:195:09Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:322.05:05-0.15:40-0.27:195:10Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:041.912:171.96:00-0.16:19-0.37:195:11Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:572.01:081.77:070.07:06-0.37:195:12Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:532.22:041.68:210.08:01-0.37:195:13Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:512.33:021.59:310.09:00-0.47:195:13Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:502.44:031.510:39-0.110:04-0.47:195:14Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:502.45:051.511:44-0.111:13-0.57:195:15Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:492.56:051.612:42-0.37:195:16Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:442.67:011.712:20-0.51:35-0.47:195:17New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:362.67:551.81:20-0.62:26-0.47:195:18New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:282.58:491.92:17-0.63:15-0.57:195:19New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:182.49:421.93:13-0.64:02-0.57:195:20Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:062.310:332.04:07-0.54:46-0.57:185:21Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:532.111:212.05:00-0.45:30-0.57:185:22Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:381.95:52-0.36:13-0.47:185:23Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:102.012:241.76:48-0.16:58-0.37:185:24First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:591.91:111.57:450.07:45-0.27:175:25First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:501.92:001.48:420.18:32-0.27:175:26First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:411.92:511.39:370.19:19-0.17:175:27First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:331.93:421.210:330.110:07-0.17:165:28Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:251.94:351.211:280.110:59-0.17:165:29Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:171.95:281.212:200.17:155:30Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:062.06:181.31:050.07:155:31Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:512.07:051.412:37-0.21:46-0.17:145:32Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:352.17:501.51:19-0.22:25-0.17:145:33Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:182.18:351.62:00-0.33:00-0.27:135:34Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:002.19:211.82:43-0.33:33-0.37:125:35Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:442.110:071.93:27-0.34:04-0.47:125:36Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:262.010:542.04:13-0.34:35-0.47:115:37Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:101.911:422.15:01-0.35:10-0.57:105:38Waning 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 Waxing Gibbous (75% 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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