Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 11:11 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 44m at 4:09 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Oct 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:022.910:212.43:300.54:280.56:005:52Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:463.011:032.44:010.55:060.66:015:50Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:313.011:492.44:390.55:500.66:025:49Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:212.95:230.56:450.76:035:48Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:412.31:162.96:180.57:500.76:045:46Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:402.32:152.87:290.68:520.66:045:45Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:422.43:152.88:490.59:520.66:055:43Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:442.64:152.810:060.510:500.56:065:42Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:442.75:132.811:180.411:460.36:075:41Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:432.96:092.812:210.36:085:39Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:373.17:012.812:380.21:180.26:085:38New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:283.37:512.81:260.12:110.16:095:37New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:193.38:412.72:140.13:030.16:105:35New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:093.39:312.63:020.13:550.26:115:34Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:593.310:212.63:500.24:440.26:125:33Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:483.111:092.54:380.35:340.46:135:32Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:363.011:582.45:270.46:260.56:135:30Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:252.86:190.57:200.66:145:29First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:492.31:172.77:200.68:150.76:155:28First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:432.22:102.58:210.79:070.76:165:27First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:372.23:032.49:190.89:570.76:175:25First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:302.33:542.310:160.810:450.76:185:24Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:222.34:462.311:110.711:310.76:195:23Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:132.45:352.312:020.76:195:22Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:002.66:212.312:120.612:490.66:205:21Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:442.77:042.312:490.61:310.56:215:20Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:262.87:462.31:220.52:120.46:225:18Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:082.98:282.31:510.42:520.46:235:17Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:523.09:122.32:220.43:320.46:245:16Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:373.09:572.32:570.34:120.46:255:15Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:233.010:442.33:370.34:530.46:265:14Waning 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 7:40 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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