Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:22 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 59m at 1:01 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:512.36:081.812:460.36:564:55Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:352.46:521.812:370.21:300.26:574:55New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:162.57:341.81:120.22:110.26:584:55New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:582.58:161.81:430.22:520.16:594:55New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:392.58:591.82:130.13:320.16:594:55New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:222.69:431.72:430.14:110.17:004:55New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:062.510:271.73:170.14:480.17:014:55Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:492.511:121.83:560.15:240.17:024:55Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:332.44:400.16:040.17:034:55Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:001.812:212.35:310.16:490.17:034:55First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:541.91:142.26:350.27:400.07:044:55First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:522.02:102.17:550.28:320.07:054:55First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:502.23:082.09:120.19:24-0.17:064:56First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:482.34:061.910:240.110:18-0.27:064:56Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:462.55:041.911:31-0.111:15-0.37:074:56Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:432.76:011.912:32-0.27:084:56Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:372.86:551.912:12-0.41:27-0.37:084:57Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:282.97:471.91:06-0.52:19-0.37:094:57Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:202.98:401.91:59-0.53:11-0.47:094:58Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:122.89:331.92:53-0.54:02-0.47:104:58Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:022.710:251.93:47-0.44:51-0.37:114:58Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:522.511:161.84:41-0.35:40-0.37:114:59Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:402.35:35-0.26:29-0.27:114:59Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:071.812:282.16:340.07:20-0.17:125:00Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:001.81:191.97:360.18:10-0.17:125:01Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:541.82:101.78:370.18:570.07:135:01Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:461.83:001.69:340.29:420.07:135:02Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:371.93:511.510:300.210:270.07:135:03Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:271.94:421.411:250.111:120.07:145:03Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:172.05:321.412:160.17:145:04Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:042.16:191.41:030.07:145:05Waning Crescent31Mon
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 4:11 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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