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 2h 38m 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 - Apr 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:442.36:122.412:21-0.25:546:27Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:382.37:052.512:51-0.31:10-0.35:536:28Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:292.37:552.71:46-0.41:57-0.45:516:28Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:182.28:452.72:38-0.42:44-0.45:506:29Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:072.29:342.73:29-0.43:30-0.35:486:30Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:552.110:222.64:18-0.34:15-0.35:476:31Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:422.011:082.55:06-0.25:00-0.25:466:32Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:281.911:552.45:540.05:460.05:446:32Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:161.86:450.16:370.15:436:33Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:442.21:061.77:400.27:360.25:426:34Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:362.12:001.78:330.38:350.35:406:35Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:292.02:531.79:240.39:330.35:396:36Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:212.03:461.810:140.310:300.35:386:36Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:131.94:391.911:030.311:250.35:366:37Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:041.95:292.011:480.35:356:38Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:531.96:162.212:160.212:280.25:346:39Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:382.07:002.31:010.11:030.15:326:40Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:212.07:432.41:440.01:350.15:316:40New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:042.08:272.62:250.02:060.05:306:41New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:482.09:132.63:070.02:41-0.15:296:42New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:342.09:592.73:49-0.13:20-0.15:276:43Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:202.010:472.74:32-0.14:03-0.15:266:44Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:082.011:362.75:180.04:51-0.15:256:44Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:002.06:080.05:45-0.15:246:45Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:292.612:572.07:070.06:540.05:236:46First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:272.51:582.08:090.08:150.15:216:47First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:262.42:582.19:070.09:280.15:206:48First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:242.33:582.310:030.010:370.05:196:48Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:232.24:572.411:00-0.111:420.05:186:49Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:212.26:532.612:54-0.26:177:50Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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