Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 34m at 10:15 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:27 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Nov 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:102.66:292.312:240.41:000.46:275:13Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:532.77:122.31:050.41:440.46:285:12Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:352.77:542.31:430.42:260.46:295:11Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:162.88:362.22:180.43:070.46:305:10Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:582.89:192.22:510.43:470.46:315:09Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:402.810:012.23:210.44:250.46:325:08Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:222.710:442.13:500.45:010.46:335:07Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:042.711:262.14:200.55:370.56:345:06Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:472.64:550.56:160.56:355:05Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:122.112:342.55:370.57:010.56:365:05Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:032.11:252.56:330.67:520.56:375:04Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:582.12:192.47:450.68:420.46:385:03Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:542.33:152.39:000.59:310.36:395:02Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:502.44:112.310:120.410:240.26:405:02Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:472.65:082.311:210.311:190.16:415:01Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:422.96:032.412:220.16:425:01Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:353.16:562.412:130.01:170.06:435:00New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:273.27:482.41:05-0.22:10-0.16:444:59New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:193.38:412.41:56-0.23:04-0.26:454:59New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:113.29:352.42:50-0.33:57-0.26:464:58Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:043.210:292.33:45-0.24:49-0.26:474:58Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:573.011:232.34:42-0.15:42-0.16:484:57Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:492.85:400.06:380.06:494:57Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:182.212:422.66:450.17:350.16:494:57First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:152.21:372.47:510.28:300.16:504:56First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:122.22:322.28:550.39:220.26:514:56First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:072.23:252.09:540.310:120.26:524:56Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:012.24:171.910:520.311:020.26:534:55Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:522.35:081.911:460.311:480.26:544:55Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:412.35:571.812:360.36:554:55Waxing 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 12:51 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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