Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 10:43 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 4:20 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 - Jan 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:052.24:181.610:470.110:07-0.37:145:05Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:012.35:161.611:49-0.111:11-0.47:155:06Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:562.56:131.712:44-0.27:155:07Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:492.67:071.812:14-0.51:35-0.37:155:07Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:402.78:011.91:13-0.62:25-0.57:155:08Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:332.78:562.02:11-0.63:15-0.67:155:09Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:252.69:512.13:10-0.74:04-0.67:155:10Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:172.510:452.24:09-0.64:53-0.77:155:11Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:072.411:392.25:07-0.55:42-0.67:155:12Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:582.26:07-0.46:34-0.67:155:13Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:342.212:501.97:11-0.37:29-0.57:155:13Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:302.11:451.78:15-0.28:24-0.47:155:14Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:262.12:391.69:16-0.19:18-0.37:155:15Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:212.03:331.510:150.010:11-0.37:145:16Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:152.04:271.411:130.011:05-0.27:145:17Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:082.05:211.412:070.07:145:18Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:572.06:111.412:55-0.17:145:19Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:432.06:571.412:45-0.21:39-0.17:135:20New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:262.17:411.51:28-0.22:21-0.27:135:21New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:082.18:251.62:09-0.23:00-0.27:135:22New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:502.19:101.62:48-0.23:38-0.27:125:23New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:322.09:531.73:27-0.24:11-0.27:125:24Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:132.010:361.74:03-0.24:40-0.27:115:25Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:531.911:181.84:38-0.25:05-0.27:115:26Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:321.85:15-0.15:30-0.27:105:27Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:021.912:131.75:58-0.16:02-0.37:105:28First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:501.912:591.66:530.06:44-0.37:095:29First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:422.01:521.58:000.07:37-0.37:085:30First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:382.02:481.59:070.08:36-0.47:085:31First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:352.13:481.510:140.09:39-0.47:075:32Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:342.24:501.511:20-0.110:51-0.57:065:33Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 7:31 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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