35.0234’ N, 76.6974’ W

Oriental, NC

71°
H 82°
L 67°
NNE
4mph
High tide
12:56 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 7:45 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 00m at 12:56 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Mar 1887

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:362.012:511.66:490.16:25-0.16:366:02First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:272.01:411.57:500.17:16-0.16:356:03First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:212.12:371.58:530.18:16-0.16:336:04First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:182.13:351.59:560.19:21-0.26:326:04First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:162.24:361.611:000.010:33-0.26:316:05Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:142.35:351.811:58-0.111:47-0.36:296:06Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:102.46:322.012:50-0.26:286:07Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:032.57:252.212:51-0.51:38-0.46:276:08Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:542.58:182.41:49-0.62:25-0.56:256:09Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:462.59:122.52:46-0.63:13-0.66:246:10Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:372.410:052.63:43-0.64:01-0.66:226:10Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:282.310:562.64:38-0.64:49-0.66:216:11Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:182.111:482.55:33-0.45:38-0.56:206:12Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:092.06:31-0.36:32-0.36:186:13Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:422.41:021.87:32-0.27:32-0.26:176:14Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:372.31:581.78:320.08:33-0.16:166:15Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:342.22:541.69:300.19:320.06:146:15Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:292.13:501.610:280.110:310.06:136:16Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:252.04:451.611:230.111:290.06:116:17Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:182.05:381.712:130.16:106:18Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:072.06:261.812:210.012:570.16:096:19Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:512.07:101.91:080.01:370.06:076:19New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:332.07:522.01:510.02:140.06:066:20New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:152.08:342.12:32-0.12:490.06:046:21New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:562.09:152.23:11-0.13:200.06:036:22New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:372.09:572.23:49-0.13:470.06:016:23New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:181.910:382.34:250.04:100.06:006:23Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:581.911:202.35:000.04:370.05:596:24Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:381.85:370.15:100.05:576:25Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:042.312:231.76:210.15:510.05:566:26First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:542.31:141.77:190.26:450.05:546:27First Quarter31Thu
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 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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