Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 05m at 10:43 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:372.22:592.39:070.89:400.76:275:13First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:292.33:502.210:050.710:230.66:285:12Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:212.44:422.211:030.711:050.56:295:11Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:122.55:322.211:570.511:450.46:305:10Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:012.76:202.312:450.46:315:09Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:472.97:062.312:250.31:310.36:325:08Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:333.07:522.31:050.22:160.26:335:07Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:213.18:412.31:470.13:030.26:345:07Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:103.29:322.32:330.03:510.16:355:06Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:013.210:242.33:240.04:400.16:365:05Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:533.111:172.34:180.05:310.16:375:04Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:453.05:160.16:260.26:385:03Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:132.412:402.86:230.27:260.26:395:03Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:132.41:382.67:400.38:240.26:405:02Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:142.42:362.48:510.39:190.26:415:01Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:132.53:342.39:570.310:130.16:415:01Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:112.64:302.211:000.311:070.16:425:00Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:072.75:252.111:590.211:570.16:435:00Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:582.76:162.112:510.26:444:59Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:462.87:032.012:440.11:390.26:454:58New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:302.87:482.01:280.12:250.16:464:58New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:142.88:322.02:100.13:090.16:474:58New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:582.79:172.02:510.13:510.26:484:57New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:422.710:022.03:300.24:330.26:494:57Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:252.610:472.04:080.25:120.26:504:56Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:082.511:321.94:460.35:520.36:514:56Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:512.35:250.46:330.36:524:56Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:191.912:372.26:110.47:150.36:534:56First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:092.01:252.17:130.57:570.36:544:55First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:012.02:152.08:210.58:360.36:554:55First Quarter30Wed
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 1:53 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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