Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:08 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 11m at 1:47 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:222.01:432.27:45-0.38:25-0.48:146:05First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:202.12:392.08:55-0.29:20-0.48:156:06First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:192.13:351.810:02-0.110:14-0.48:156:06First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:162.14:311.711:05-0.111:07-0.38:156:07Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:122.25:271.512:06-0.18:156:08Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:072.26:211.512:01-0.31:03-0.18:156:09Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:582.27:121.512:53-0.31:54-0.18:156:10Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:452.28:001.51:42-0.32:41-0.28:156:11Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:292.28:451.52:26-0.33:26-0.28:156:11Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:132.29:291.53:09-0.34:08-0.28:156:12Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:562.210:141.53:49-0.24:49-0.28:156:13Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:392.210:591.64:29-0.25:28-0.28:156:14Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:212.111:431.65:07-0.26:04-0.28:156:15Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:022.05:44-0.16:37-0.18:146:16Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:261.612:441.96:22-0.17:08-0.18:146:17Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:111.71:261.87:060.07:39-0.18:146:18Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:591.72:121.68:020.18:14-0.18:146:19Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:491.83:021.59:070.18:55-0.18:136:20Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:411.93:531.410:110.19:42-0.28:136:21Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:352.04:481.411:140.010:33-0.38:136:22Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:302.15:451.412:180.08:126:23Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:262.36:421.51:16-0.28:126:24Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:202.47:371.612:36-0.52:08-0.38:116:25Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:122.58:301.71:38-0.62:58-0.48:116:26New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:032.69:241.82:36-0.73:47-0.58:106:27New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:562.610:192.03:34-0.74:36-0.68:106:28New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:482.511:142.14:33-0.75:25-0.78:096:29Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:392.45:31-0.76:12-0.78:096:30Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:072.112:292.26:30-0.67:02-0.68:086:31Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:012.21:202.07:32-0.47:55-0.68:076:32First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:562.12:141.88:37-0.38:50-0.58:076:33First Quarter31Mon
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 4:57 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 36% 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 (36% 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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