Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 29m at 8:08 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:24 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Oct 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:322.910:532.64:130.54:580.57:016:52Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:163.011:362.54:430.55:380.57:016:50Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:023.05:190.46:220.57:026:49Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:212.412:503.05:590.47:140.67:036:48Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:102.41:433.06:470.48:180.67:046:46First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:062.32:423.07:490.59:250.67:046:45First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:072.33:422.99:050.510:280.67:056:43First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:092.44:432.910:230.511:280.57:066:42Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:112.55:432.911:380.47:076:41Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:112.76:412.912:260.412:460.47:086:39Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:082.97:342.91:200.31:460.37:086:38Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:003.08:252.82:080.22:410.27:096:37Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:503.19:142.82:550.23:330.17:106:35Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:393.210:022.73:400.24:230.27:116:34Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:283.210:502.64:250.25:130.27:126:33Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:153.111:372.55:090.36:000.37:136:31Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:013.05:530.46:490.47:136:30Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:232.412:482.96:370.57:400.67:146:29Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:102.31:372.77:260.68:340.77:156:28Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:012.22:282.68:250.79:290.77:166:26Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:542.13:212.59:260.810:200.87:176:25Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:482.14:142.410:230.811:100.87:186:24Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:412.25:062.411:200.811:590.77:196:23Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:332.35:582.412:160.77:196:22Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:242.46:472.412:440.71:070.67:206:21Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:112.67:322.41:230.61:530.57:216:19Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:552.78:152.41:580.52:350.57:226:18New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:372.98:582.42:300.43:170.47:236:17New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:213.09:422.43:010.43:590.37:246:16New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:063.110:282.43:340.34:420.37:256:15New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:533.111:152.44:130.25:270.37:266:14Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 11:16 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 46% 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 (46% 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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