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 2h 02m 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 - Apr 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:541.86:030.15:330.16:537:27Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:152.312:331.76:390.16:030.16:527:28Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:582.31:161.77:220.26:400.16:507:29Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:462.32:051.68:160.37:280.16:497:30Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:402.23:011.69:180.38:320.16:487:30Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:372.24:001.710:170.39:440.16:467:31Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:362.35:001.811:150.211:000.06:457:32Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:352.36:012.012:130.16:447:33Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:322.46:582.212:18-0.11:05-0.16:427:34Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:272.47:522.51:25-0.21:53-0.26:417:34Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:182.48:442.72:24-0.32:40-0.36:397:35New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:092.49:362.93:20-0.43:26-0.46:387:36New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:002.310:282.94:15-0.44:14-0.46:377:37New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:522.211:202.95:10-0.45:03-0.46:367:38Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:432.16:03-0.35:53-0.36:347:38Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:122.812:342.06:58-0.26:46-0.26:337:39Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:042.71:261.97:56-0.17:460.06:327:40First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:582.52:221.88:560.18:520.16:307:41First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:542.33:201.79:540.29:560.26:297:42First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:512.24:171.710:490.210:570.26:287:42First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:452.15:121.811:420.211:570.26:277:43Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:392.06:061.912:320.26:267:44Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:302.06:552.012:520.21:170.26:247:45Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:171.97:392.11:420.21:570.26:237:46Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:001.98:202.22:260.12:330.26:227:47Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:411.99:012.33:080.13:060.16:217:47Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:221.99:422.43:490.13:350.16:207:48Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:041.910:242.54:290.14:010.16:197:49Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:451.811:052.55:070.14:270.16:177:50Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:261.811:472.55:430.14:570.16:167:51Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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