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 5h 59m 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 - Jul 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:022.111:312.85:28-0.25:18-0.25:568:24Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:552.16:17-0.26:15-0.15:568:24Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:202.612:482.17:07-0.17:130.15:568:24Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:092.41:412.17:570.08:160.25:578:24First Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:592.22:342.18:470.19:170.35:578:24First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:502.03:272.19:350.110:150.35:588:24First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:411.84:182.210:210.211:110.45:588:24First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:311.75:082.211:060.25:598:23Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:211.75:582.312:060.411:52 AM0.26:008:23Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:121.66:462.312:590.412:370.26:008:23Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:011.67:322.41:470.31:200.26:018:23Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:461.78:162.52:310.31:590.26:018:22Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:301.78:592.53:140.32:350.26:028:22Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:141.89:422.63:550.23:110.16:038:21Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:001.810:262.64:340.23:500.16:038:21Full Moon15Mon
16Tue10:461.911:092.65:100.24:320.16:048:21Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:322.011:522.55:440.25:170.16:048:20Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:182.16:160.16:060.26:058:20Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:362.41:062.26:500.17:010.26:068:19Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:222.31:592.37:300.18:100.36:078:19Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:142.22:562.58:180.09:230.36:078:18Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:092.03:532.69:110.010:320.36:088:17Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:062.04:512.710:070.011:390.36:098:17Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:061.95:502.811:08-0.16:098:16Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:061.96:492.912:440.212:15-0.16:108:15Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:052.07:443.01:420.11:19-0.16:118:15Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:012.08:363.02:360.12:18-0.26:128:14New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:542.19:282.93:270.03:15-0.26:128:13New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:482.210:182.84:170.04:11-0.16:138:12New Moon29Mon
30Tue10:412.311:072.75:040.05:050.06:148:12Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:312.311:542.65:490.05:570.16:148:11Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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