35.0234’ N, 76.6974’ W

Oriental, NC

86°
H 90°
L 73°
WSW
8mph
High tide
2:37 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 9:37 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 49m at 2:37 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 1885

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:122.88:362.01:54-0.63:00-0.67:155:06Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:062.79:302.02:54-0.63:54-0.67:155:07Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:002.610:242.13:48-0.64:42-0.67:155:08Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:482.411:182.14:48-0.55:30-0.67:155:08Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:362.25:42-0.46:18-0.57:155:09Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:122.012:302.06:42-0.27:12-0.47:155:10Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:062.01:181.87:48-0.18:06-0.37:155:11Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:002.02:121.68:480.08:54-0.27:155:12Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:481.93:061.59:420.09:42-0.27:155:13Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:421.93:541.410:360.010:36-0.27:155:14Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:361.94:481.411:360.011:24-0.17:155:15Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:242.05:361.412:240.07:155:16Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:122.06:241.412:12-0.21:12-0.17:145:16Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:542.17:121.512:54-0.21:54-0.17:145:17New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:362.17:541.51:36-0.22:30-0.27:145:18New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:182.18:361.62:12-0.23:12-0.27:145:19New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:062.19:241.62:48-0.23:48-0.27:135:20New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:482.110:061.73:24-0.24:18-0.37:135:21Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:242.110:541.84:00-0.24:48-0.37:135:22Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:062.011:361.94:42-0.25:18-0.37:125:23Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:481.95:30-0.25:48-0.37:125:24Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:241.912:361.86:24-0.16:36-0.47:115:25First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:182.01:301.77:30-0.17:24-0.47:115:26First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:122.12:301.68:42-0.18:24-0.47:105:27First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:122.23:301.69:54-0.19:30-0.57:105:28First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:122.34:301.611:00-0.210:36-0.57:095:29Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:122.45:301.612:00-0.37:085:30Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:122.56:301.81:00-0.47:085:31Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:062.57:241.912:48-0.61:48-0.57:075:32Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:542.58:182.01:48-0.72:42-0.67:065:33Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:482.59:122.02:42-0.73:30-0.67:065:34Full Moon31Sat
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 48% 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 (48% 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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