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 41m 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 - Jan 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:242.111:541.95:32-0.26:05-0.37:145:06Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:101.96:26-0.16:51-0.27:155:06Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:431.912:571.77:240.07:37-0.27:155:07Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:341.91:461.68:210.18:23-0.17:155:08Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:251.92:361.49:170.29:08-0.17:155:09Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:161.93:261.410:120.29:520.07:155:10Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:071.94:171.311:070.210:40-0.17:155:10Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:582.05:101.312:000.17:155:11Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:482.06:001.312:470.07:155:12Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:342.16:471.412:15-0.11:310.07:155:13Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:192.27:331.512:57-0.22:11-0.17:155:14New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:022.28:191.61:37-0.32:50-0.27:155:15New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:462.39:061.72:20-0.33:26-0.37:145:16New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:312.29:541.83:05-0.34:01-0.37:145:17Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:152.210:422.03:53-0.44:36-0.47:145:18Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:002.111:312.14:43-0.35:12-0.47:145:19Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:461.95:37-0.35:52-0.57:135:20Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:232.112:361.86:40-0.26:41-0.57:135:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:182.21:311.77:52-0.17:38-0.57:135:22First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:172.22:301.59:00-0.18:39-0.57:125:23First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:162.33:301.510:06-0.19:44-0.57:125:24Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:162.34:311.511:11-0.210:52-0.57:115:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:162.35:321.512:11-0.27:115:26Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:122.36:291.61:05-0.37:105:27Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:042.37:221.712:56-0.51:54-0.47:105:28Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:532.38:131.81:51-0.52:41-0.47:095:29Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:402.29:031.82:43-0.53:25-0.57:095:30Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:272.19:511.93:33-0.54:08-0.57:085:31Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:112.010:371.94:21-0.44:48-0.47:075:32Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:541.911:211.95:07-0.35:26-0.47:075:33Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:371.85:54-0.26:03-0.37:065:34Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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