Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 43m at 12:59 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:09 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:372.22:531.59:340.09:28-0.26:366:02First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:362.13:521.510:330.110:31-0.16:346:03Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:332.04:511.511:310.011:32-0.16:336:04Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:282.05:461.612:220.06:326:05Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:182.06:351.712:27-0.11:060.06:306:05Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:022.07:191.81:15-0.11:46-0.16:296:06Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:431.98:021.92:00-0.22:24-0.16:286:07Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:241.98:442.02:42-0.22:58-0.16:266:08Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:051.99:252.13:23-0.23:30-0.16:256:09Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:461.810:072.14:02-0.13:58-0.16:246:10Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:251.810:482.24:39-0.14:21-0.16:226:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:041.711:292.25:140.04:46-0.16:216:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:431.65:520.15:160.06:206:12Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:132.112:251.56:360.25:540.06:186:13Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:032.11:141.57:340.36:440.06:176:14Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:572.12:111.58:350.37:490.06:156:15Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:542.13:111.69:330.29:010.06:146:15Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:522.14:121.710:310.210:17-0.16:136:16Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:502.25:131.911:260.011:33-0.26:116:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:462.26:102.212:16-0.16:106:18Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:392.37:032.412:38-0.31:03-0.36:086:19New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:292.37:552.61:35-0.41:48-0.46:076:19New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:192.38:472.82:31-0.52:35-0.56:066:20New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:102.29:402.93:26-0.53:23-0.56:046:21New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:012.110:322.84:20-0.44:12-0.56:036:22Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:522.011:242.75:13-0.35:03-0.46:016:23Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:431.96:09-0.25:57-0.36:006:23Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:172.612:371.87:08-0.17:00-0.15:586:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:132.41:341.78:090.18:070.05:576:25First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:112.22:331.79:070.19:110.15:566:26First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:072.13:301.710:030.210:130.15:546:27First Quarter31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656084)

Common Questions About Oriental, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Oriental, NC today?

Slack tide in Oriental, NC is approximately 3:34 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Oriental, NC?

Oriental, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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