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 3h 55m 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 - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:582.57:131.812:560.21:550.26:564:55New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:392.57:551.81:340.12:360.26:574:55New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:212.58:391.82:100.13:170.26:584:55New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:042.59:231.82:440.13:570.26:594:55New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:462.510:071.83:180.14:330.26:594:55Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:282.410:511.83:530.25:070.27:004:55Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:092.311:351.94:290.25:380.27:014:55Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:512.25:110.26:100.27:024:55Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:221.912:362.16:010.36:470.17:034:55First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:132.01:262.07:060.37:300.17:034:55First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:072.12:191.98:200.38:190.07:044:55First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:022.33:151.89:300.29:10-0.17:054:55First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:582.44:121.810:380.110:06-0.27:064:56Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:552.65:111.811:430.011:08-0.37:064:56Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:522.86:081.812:41-0.17:074:56Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:462.97:031.912:10-0.41:34-0.27:084:56Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:392.97:572.01:09-0.52:27-0.37:084:57Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:312.98:532.02:07-0.53:19-0.47:094:57Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:242.89:482.13:06-0.54:09-0.47:094:58Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:172.710:432.14:05-0.54:59-0.47:104:58Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:072.511:362.15:04-0.35:48-0.47:104:58Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:572.36:03-0.26:39-0.37:114:59Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:302.112:482.07:07-0.17:32-0.37:114:59Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:262.11:411.88:100.08:24-0.27:125:00Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:202.12:331.69:100.19:14-0.17:125:01Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:132.13:251.510:080.110:03-0.17:135:01Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:052.04:171.411:040.110:52-0.17:135:02Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:572.15:091.411:580.111:41-0.17:135:02Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:462.15:581.412:460.17:145:03Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:312.16:451.412:27-0.11:300.07:145:04Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:142.27:291.51:08-0.12:120.07:145:05New Moon31Fri
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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