35.0234’ N, 76.6974’ W

Oriental, NC

67°
H -°
L 66°
NE
3mph
Low tide
7:12 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 46m at 7:12 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 1:44 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - May 1885

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:461.910:082.54:140.03:580.15:156:52Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:291.910:512.44:550.14:330.15:146:53Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:131.811:342.35:360.15:070.25:136:53Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:581.86:190.25:440.35:126:54Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:202.312:461.87:060.36:310.35:116:55Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:082.21:371.87:550.37:340.45:106:56Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:002.12:301.88:410.38:410.45:096:57Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:512.03:231.99:240.39:430.45:086:57Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:432.04:162.110:070.210:460.35:076:58Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:362.05:082.310:530.211:450.25:066:59Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:292.05:592.511:390.05:057:00Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:202.06:482.712:390.012:25-0.15:047:01Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:092.17:372.81:29-0.11:10-0.25:047:01New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:582.18:272.92:18-0.21:57-0.35:037:02New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:492.19:193.03:09-0.22:48-0.35:027:03New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:432.210:113.04:01-0.33:42-0.35:017:04Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:362.211:042.94:52-0.34:39-0.35:017:04Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:302.211:572.75:46-0.25:39-0.25:007:05Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:272.26:43-0.26:47-0.14:597:06First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:522.51:262.27:42-0.17:580.04:597:07First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:502.42:252.28:39-0.19:050.14:587:07First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:472.23:232.29:33-0.110:080.14:577:08First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:422.14:192.310:26-0.111:080.14:577:09Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:372.05:132.311:180.04:567:10Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:301.96:022.412:050.112:070.04:567:10Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:191.96:482.512:550.112:510.04:557:11Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:051.97:312.51:420.01:330.04:557:12Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:491.88:142.52:260.02:120.04:547:12Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:321.88:572.53:090.02:500.14:547:13Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:171.89:402.53:500.03:260.14:547:14Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:011.810:232.44:300.14:010.14:537:14Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 39% 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 (39% 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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