35.0234’ N, 76.6974’ W

Oriental, NC

68°
H 83°
L 66°
NE
6mph
Low tide
6:33 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 53m at 6:33 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1887

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:232.42:552.08:590.19:030.15:156:51First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:222.33:552.29:560.010:190.15:146:52Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:222.34:552.410:53-0.111:300.05:136:53Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:202.35:522.611:48-0.25:126:54Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:162.36:462.812:32-0.212:40-0.35:116:55Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:082.37:372.91:28-0.31:29-0.35:106:55Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:592.28:272.92:22-0.32:18-0.45:096:56Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:502.29:182.93:15-0.33:07-0.35:086:57Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:412.110:082.84:06-0.33:57-0.35:076:58Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:312.110:572.74:56-0.24:46-0.15:066:59Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:212.011:462.55:46-0.15:370.05:066:59Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:111.96:380.06:330.15:057:00Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:362.41:031.87:330.17:350.25:047:01Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:272.21:571.88:250.28:350.35:037:02Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:202.12:511.89:150.29:330.45:027:03Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:112.03:431.910:030.210:290.45:027:03Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:021.94:342.010:500.211:240.35:017:04Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:531.95:232.111:350.25:007:05Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:421.86:092.212:150.312:150.25:007:06Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:281.86:532.41:010.212:510.14:597:06Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:111.97:352.51:430.11:230.14:587:07New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:541.98:182.62:250.11:540.14:587:08New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:381.99:022.63:060.02:260.04:577:09New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:231.99:472.73:460.03:030.04:577:09New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:091.910:332.64:260.03:450.04:567:10Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:561.911:202.65:070.04:310.04:567:11Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:461.95:520.05:230.04:557:11Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:102.512:402.06:430.06:270.14:557:12First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:042.41:392.17:400.07:460.14:547:13First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:012.32:382.28:360.09:020.14:547:13First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:592.23:372.39:30-0.110:120.14:537:14First Quarter31Tue
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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