Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 24m at 12:07 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:14 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Oct 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:282.65:552.612:120.56:015:51Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:192.76:432.612:350.51:040.46:025:50New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:062.87:272.61:180.41:520.46:025:48New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:502.98:102.51:590.42:370.46:035:47New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:333.08:532.52:370.43:210.46:045:46New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:163.09:362.43:140.54:030.56:055:44Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:592.910:182.43:490.54:430.56:065:43Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:422.911:002.34:210.65:240.66:065:41Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:252.811:432.24:520.66:070.76:075:40Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:102.75:260.76:550.86:085:39First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:302.21:002.66:070.77:490.96:095:37First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:212.11:522.67:040.88:400.96:105:36First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:162.22:452.58:150.89:270.86:105:35First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:112.23:382.59:230.810:120.86:115:33Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:052.44:312.510:290.710:570.76:125:32Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:592.65:242.511:320.611:420.56:135:31Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:512.86:142.512:270.56:145:30Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:403.07:022.612:240.41:180.36:155:28Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:293.27:502.61:070.32:080.26:165:27Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:183.48:392.61:510.12:590.26:165:26Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:103.49:312.52:380.13:500.26:175:25Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:023.410:232.53:290.14:430.26:185:24Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:553.311:172.54:230.15:370.36:195:22Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:483.25:210.26:350.36:205:21Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:132.412:443.06:270.37:360.46:215:20Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:132.41:432.87:420.48:350.46:225:19Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:142.42:412.68:520.59:310.46:235:18Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:142.43:382.59:570.510:240.46:245:17Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:112.54:342.410:590.511:160.46:245:16Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:062.65:272.311:560.56:255:15Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:562.76:152.212:040.412:470.46:265:14Waning Crescent31Sun
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 2:40 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 Gibbous (73% 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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