Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 09m at 11:39 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:56 pm (2.5 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 - Nov 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:433.410:052.43:190.04:300.16:275:12Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:363.210:582.44:140.05:220.26:285:11Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:283.111:512.35:100.16:170.36:295:11Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:212.86:110.37:140.46:305:10Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:482.31:152.67:190.48:110.46:315:09Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:462.22:112.48:260.59:030.46:325:08Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:432.23:042.39:270.69:530.56:335:07Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:382.33:572.110:260.610:420.56:345:06Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:302.44:482.111:230.511:280.56:355:05Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:192.45:372.012:140.56:365:05Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:052.56:222.012:100.41:000.46:375:04Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:472.67:052.012:490.41:430.46:385:03New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:292.77:462.01:230.42:240.46:395:02New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:102.78:282.01:550.43:040.46:405:02New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:522.79:112.02:240.33:430.46:415:01New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:352.79:542.02:550.34:210.46:425:00Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:182.710:382.03:290.34:570.46:435:00Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:002.611:222.04:080.35:320.46:444:59Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:452.64:520.36:100.46:454:59Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:112.012:332.45:440.46:550.36:464:58First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:062.11:262.36:520.47:460.36:474:58First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:042.22:222.28:130.48:360.26:484:57First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:022.43:192.19:280.49:280.16:494:57First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:592.64:172.110:380.310:230.06:504:57Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:572.85:152.111:440.111:21-0.16:514:56Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:533.06:112.112:420.06:524:56Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:473.17:052.112:19-0.21:36-0.16:534:56Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:393.17:572.11:13-0.32:29-0.16:534:55Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:313.18:512.12:08-0.33:21-0.26:544:55Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:233.09:452.13:03-0.34:12-0.26:554:55Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 2:47 pm — 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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