Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 7:27 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 14m at 12:46 pm (2.7 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 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:291.81:482.27:060.48:170.36:564:55First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:241.92:422.18:240.49:000.26:574:55First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:192.13:362.09:360.39:450.16:584:55First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:142.34:322.010:460.210:340.06:584:55Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:092.65:272.011:500.111:27-0.16:594:55Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:032.86:212.012:48-0.17:004:55Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:543.07:132.012:20-0.31:41-0.27:014:55Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:463.18:052.01:12-0.42:34-0.27:024:55Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:383.18:592.02:05-0.43:27-0.37:024:55Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:323.09:542.03:01-0.44:20-0.37:034:55Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:252.910:492.03:59-0.45:12-0.37:044:55Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:182.711:442.04:58-0.36:05-0.27:054:55Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:102.56:01-0.17:01-0.27:054:55Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:412.01:052.37:100.07:56-0.17:064:56Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:402.02:002.08:180.18:49-0.17:074:56Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:372.02:541.99:210.19:390.07:074:56Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:322.03:471.710:210.210:280.07:084:57Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:252.14:391.611:190.111:160.07:094:57Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:152.15:301.512:120.17:094:57Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:022.26:171.512:010.01:000.17:104:58Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:452.37:001.512:420.01:430.07:104:58New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:272.37:431.51:200.02:260.07:114:59New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:092.38:261.51:550.03:070.07:114:59New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:512.39:101.52:290.03:470.07:125:00New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:342.39:541.53:020.04:250.07:125:00Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:172.310:381.63:370.05:000.07:135:01Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:582.211:221.64:140.05:320.07:135:02Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:402.14:550.06:040.07:135:02Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:081.712:242.05:440.06:40-0.17:145:03First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:581.81:131.96:450.17:23-0.17:145:04First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:531.92:061.88:000.18:06-0.27:145:04First Quarter31Tue
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 4:06 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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