Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 52m at 7:27 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jun 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:282.010:593.04:55-0.34:33-0.45:538:15Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:222.011:522.95:48-0.25:30-0.35:538:15Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:162.06:41-0.26:29-0.15:538:16Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:442.71:112.07:35-0.17:330.05:538:16Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:372.52:082.08:310.08:410.15:528:17First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:312.23:062.09:250.09:460.25:528:17First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:252.14:012.010:150.110:460.35:528:18First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:181.94:542.111:040.111:440.35:528:19Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:091.85:452.211:500.15:528:19Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:001.76:332.212:390.312:360.15:528:20Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:491.77:182.31:290.21:170.15:528:20Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:341.78:002.42:150.21:550.15:518:20Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:161.78:422.52:580.22:300.15:518:21Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:591.79:242.53:400.13:020.15:518:21Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:421.710:072.54:210.13:340.15:528:22Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:261.710:502.55:010.14:070.15:528:22Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:101.711:332.55:380.14:440.15:528:22Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:551.76:140.25:250.15:528:23Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:162.412:401.86:480.26:110.25:528:23Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:002.31:301.97:260.27:060.25:528:23Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:482.22:242.08:090.18:170.35:528:23Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:402.13:202.28:560.19:340.25:538:24Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:352.04:172.49:440.010:450.25:538:24Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:322.05:142.510:35-0.111:550.15:538:24Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:301.96:112.711:30-0.25:538:24Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:281.97:072.91:000.012:31-0.25:548:24Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:251.98:013.01:58-0.11:30-0.35:548:24New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:192.08:543.02:52-0.12:26-0.45:548:24New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:132.09:473.03:45-0.23:23-0.35:558:24New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:082.010:402.94:38-0.24:21-0.35:558:24New Moon30Sun
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 10:14 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 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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