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 1h 08m at 7:22 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:34 pm (2.6 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 - Mar 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:041.911:241.95:11-0.25:30-0.17:367:02Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:441.95:49-0.15:56-0.17:357:03Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:052.012:231.86:270.06:19-0.17:337:03Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:472.01:041.77:070.06:460.07:327:04Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:322.01:471.57:560.17:200.07:317:05Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:212.02:361.58:540.28:060.07:297:06Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:142.03:291.49:540.29:030.07:287:07Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:102.14:251.410:550.210:060.07:277:08Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:072.15:251.511:560.111:15-0.17:257:09Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:052.26:241.712:520.07:247:09Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:002.37:201.912:30-0.21:42-0.17:237:10Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:522.48:132.11:35-0.32:28-0.37:217:11New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:432.59:052.32:34-0.53:12-0.47:207:12New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:332.49:582.53:30-0.53:58-0.57:187:13New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:242.410:512.64:27-0.64:44-0.57:177:14New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:142.311:432.75:22-0.55:30-0.57:167:14Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:042.16:17-0.46:18-0.57:147:15Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:352.612:552.07:15-0.37:10-0.47:137:16Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:282.61:491.88:17-0.28:10-0.27:117:17First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:252.42:451.79:200.09:14-0.17:107:18First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:232.33:431.610:200.110:170.07:097:19First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:202.24:411.611:190.111:190.07:077:19First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:172.15:391.612:160.17:067:20Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:132.06:331.712:200.01:080.17:047:21Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:032.07:221.81:150.01:530.17:037:22Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:492.08:071.92:030.02:340.17:027:23Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:312.08:492.02:480.03:120.07:007:23Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:122.09:302.13:30-0.13:470.06:597:24Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:532.010:122.24:11-0.14:190.06:577:25Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:341.910:532.34:500.04:460.06:567:26Full Moon30Fri
31Sat11:141.911:342.35:270.05:100.16:557:27Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 10:28 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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