Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 08m at 8:23 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:552.04:231.810:520.311:040.46:157:52First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:472.05:161.811:400.36:147:52Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:391.96:072.012:010.312:270.36:137:53Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:291.96:552.112:540.31:090.26:127:54Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:161.97:392.31:420.21:450.26:117:55Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:591.98:222.42:250.12:180.16:107:56Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:421.99:042.53:070.12:470.16:097:56Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:251.99:482.63:490.03:180.06:087:57Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:091.910:332.74:300.03:530.06:077:58Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:551.911:192.75:120.04:32-0.16:067:59Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:411.95:550.05:17-0.16:068:00Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:072.712:301.96:410.06:060.06:058:00Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:572.61:241.97:350.07:050.06:048:01Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:522.52:231.98:350.18:200.16:038:02Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:502.43:242.09:330.09:410.16:028:03Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:492.34:242.210:290.010:540.16:028:04Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:472.25:232.311:24-0.16:018:04Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:462.26:212.512:030.012:19-0.16:008:05Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:422.17:152.71:06-0.11:11-0.25:598:06Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:352.18:052.82:02-0.12:00-0.25:598:07New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:252.18:532.82:54-0.22:46-0.25:588:07New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:142.09:412.83:45-0.23:32-0.25:588:08New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:022.010:292.74:33-0.24:19-0.25:578:09New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:511.911:162.65:21-0.15:04-0.15:578:10Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:381.96:070.05:490.05:568:10Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:022.512:251.86:530.16:350.15:568:11Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:482.41:131.87:410.17:270.35:558:12Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:352.22:041.88:320.28:270.35:558:12First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:252.12:561.89:210.39:290.45:548:13First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:162.03:481.910:060.310:260.45:548:14First Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:061.94:401.910:500.311:230.45:548:14First Quarter31Wed
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 11:05 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 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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