Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:07 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 03m at 5:03 pm (2.4 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 - May 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:072.110:372.94:27-0.24:03-0.36:167:51New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:592.111:292.95:18-0.24:56-0.36:157:52Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:522.16:09-0.25:52-0.26:147:53Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:212.812:462.17:03-0.16:53-0.16:137:54Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:152.71:442.18:02-0.18:050.06:127:54First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:122.52:452.19:01-0.19:180.16:117:55First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:102.33:442.29:580.010:240.16:107:56First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:072.24:432.210:520.011:280.16:097:57Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:032.05:392.311:450.06:087:58Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:592.06:322.412:290.112:360.06:077:58Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:511.97:212.51:240.11:240.06:067:59Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:381.98:062.52:130.02:070.06:058:00Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:231.98:492.52:590.02:480.06:048:01Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:071.99:322.53:430.03:270.06:048:02Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:511.810:152.54:260.04:050.16:038:02Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:351.810:592.55:070.14:420.16:028:03Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:191.811:412.45:470.15:160.16:018:04Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:031.86:260.25:510.26:018:05Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:242.312:481.87:050.26:290.36:008:05Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:082.21:351.87:460.37:170.35:598:06Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:552.12:261.98:280.38:210.45:598:07Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:442.03:192.09:090.39:310.45:588:08Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:351.94:112.19:490.210:350.35:578:08Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:271.95:042.310:310.111:390.35:578:09Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:211.95:582.411:180.15:568:10Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:161.96:512.612:400.212:11-0.15:568:11Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:091.97:422.81:360.01:06-0.25:558:11Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:012.08:332.92:27-0.11:59-0.35:558:12New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:522.09:253.03:19-0.22:52-0.35:548:13New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:462.110:183.04:10-0.23:48-0.45:548:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:412.111:112.95:02-0.34:47-0.35:548:14Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 8:35 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 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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