35.0234’ N, 76.6974’ W

Oriental, NC

73°
H -°
L 71°
NE
5mph
High tide
3:47 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 10:03 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 07m at 3:47 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - May 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:171.910:422.54:470.04:250.15:196:56Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:021.811:262.45:300.15:040.25:186:57Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:471.86:140.25:460.25:176:57Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:122.312:351.87:020.36:370.35:166:58First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:002.11:271.87:510.37:430.45:156:59First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:512.02:201.88:380.38:470.45:147:00First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:421.93:131.99:200.39:460.45:137:01First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:331.94:052.010:000.310:450.35:127:01Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:241.84:562.210:410.211:420.35:117:02Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:161.85:462.411:230.15:107:03Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:051.96:342.612:330.212:050.05:097:04Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:521.97:212.71:200.012:48-0.15:087:05Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:391.98:092.92:060.01:32-0.25:087:05Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:282.08:592.92:54-0.12:20-0.25:077:06Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:202.09:502.93:43-0.13:12-0.35:067:07Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:132.010:422.84:32-0.24:07-0.25:057:08Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:062.111:342.75:22-0.15:06-0.25:057:08Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:022.16:15-0.16:11-0.15:047:09Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:282.61:012.27:12-0.17:260.05:037:10Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:242.42:012.28:09-0.18:370.15:037:11Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:222.23:002.39:03-0.19:430.15:027:11Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:182.03:572.49:56-0.110:460.15:017:12Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:141.94:532.510:49-0.111:450.15:017:13Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:091.85:452.511:40-0.15:007:14Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:011.86:332.612:390.112:29-0.15:007:14Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:491.87:182.61:280.01:130.04:597:15New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:341.88:022.62:140.01:560.04:597:16New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:191.88:462.52:580.02:370.04:587:16New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:051.89:302.53:410.13:170.14:587:17New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:501.810:142.44:230.13:570.14:587:18Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:351.810:572.45:030.14:350.24:577:18Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 67% 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 (67% 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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