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 3h 10m 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 - Jan 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:242.27:401.51:16-0.12:19-0.17:145:05Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:062.38:241.61:51-0.22:59-0.17:155:06Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:492.39:081.62:25-0.23:38-0.27:155:07Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:322.39:531.73:00-0.24:13-0.27:155:08Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:152.210:381.73:39-0.24:45-0.27:155:08Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:572.211:241.84:21-0.25:17-0.27:155:09Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:412.15:08-0.25:53-0.37:155:10Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:131.912:292.06:02-0.16:36-0.37:155:11Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:062.01:211.87:10-0.17:28-0.37:155:12Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:032.12:181.78:25-0.18:24-0.47:155:13Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:012.23:161.79:36-0.19:23-0.47:155:14Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:002.34:161.610:45-0.210:26-0.57:155:15Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:592.45:171.611:49-0.311:32-0.57:145:16Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:562.56:151.712:47-0.47:145:17Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:512.67:101.812:33-0.61:40-0.57:145:17New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:432.68:031.81:30-0.62:31-0.57:145:18New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:342.58:561.92:26-0.73:21-0.67:135:19New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:242.59:491.93:20-0.64:09-0.67:135:20Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:132.310:391.94:13-0.54:55-0.57:135:21Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:002.211:281.95:05-0.45:41-0.57:125:22Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:462.05:58-0.36:27-0.47:125:23Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:171.912:331.86:54-0.27:15-0.37:125:24First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:071.91:221.67:52-0.18:04-0.27:115:25First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:581.82:121.58:480.08:51-0.27:115:26First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:501.83:031.49:430.19:38-0.17:105:27First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:411.83:541.310:390.110:26-0.17:095:28Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:321.94:471.311:330.111:17-0.17:095:29Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:231.95:381.312:230.07:085:30Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:112.06:261.412:04-0.21:08-0.17:085:31Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:572.17:121.512:47-0.21:50-0.17:075:33Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:402.17:571.61:27-0.32:29-0.27:065:34Full Moon31Sat
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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