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 4h 03m 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 - Dec 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:142.910:382.13:59-0.25:02-0.16:564:55Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:042.711:302.14:55-0.15:51-0.16:574:55Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:532.55:520.06:420.06:584:55Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:232.112:432.26:540.27:340.16:594:55Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:172.01:342.07:580.38:230.17:004:55Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:112.02:261.98:580.39:110.27:004:55Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:032.13:171.79:550.49:560.27:014:55Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:542.14:071.610:500.310:420.27:024:55Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:442.24:581.611:440.311:270.27:034:55Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:332.25:471.612:330.27:044:55Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:182.36:331.612:090.11:170.27:044:55Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:022.47:171.612:480.12:000.17:054:55New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:442.48:001.61:230.02:410.17:064:56New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:272.58:451.71:570.03:210.17:064:56New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:112.59:301.72:340.03:580.07:074:56New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:542.410:161.83:140.04:330.07:084:56Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:382.411:031.93:580.05:06-0.17:084:57Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:222.311:522.04:460.05:41-0.17:094:57Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:082.15:410.06:21-0.17:104:58First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:442.112:592.06:470.17:09-0.27:104:58First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:412.21:541.98:040.18:02-0.27:114:59First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:392.32:511.79:150.18:57-0.37:114:59First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:372.43:501.710:220.09:55-0.37:125:00Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:352.54:501.611:28-0.110:59-0.47:125:00Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:332.65:491.712:28-0.27:125:01Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:292.76:451.712:02-0.41:22-0.37:135:01Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:212.77:381.81:01-0.52:13-0.37:135:02Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:122.78:311.81:56-0.53:03-0.47:135:03Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:032.69:241.92:52-0.53:51-0.47:145:03Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:522.410:151.93:46-0.44:37-0.47:145:04Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:392.34:38-0.35:21-0.37:145:05Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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