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 5h 50m 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 - Feb 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:182.34:331.411:12-0.110:33-0.57:065:34Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:192.45:361.512:14-0.27:055:35Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:172.56:341.61:10-0.37:045:36Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:112.57:291.712:50-0.62:01-0.47:035:37Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:032.58:231.81:49-0.62:50-0.57:025:38Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:552.49:171.92:47-0.63:38-0.57:025:39Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:452.310:092.03:42-0.64:23-0.57:015:40Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:322.210:582.04:36-0.55:07-0.57:005:41Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:182.011:462.05:28-0.45:50-0.46:595:42Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:041.86:23-0.36:34-0.36:585:43Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:352.012:511.67:20-0.17:21-0.26:575:44Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:261.91:401.48:170.08:09-0.16:565:45Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:171.92:301.39:130.18:58-0.16:555:46Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:091.93:221.210:090.19:470.06:545:47Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:021.94:151.211:060.110:410.06:535:48Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:551.95:081.211:590.111:350.06:525:49Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:471.96:001.312:470.16:515:50Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:342.06:471.412:24-0.11:300.06:505:51Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:182.17:321.51:08-0.22:09-0.16:485:52New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:002.18:161.61:49-0.22:45-0.16:475:53New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:432.19:011.82:30-0.23:18-0.26:465:54New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:252.19:461.93:12-0.33:48-0.26:455:55New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:072.010:302.13:55-0.34:16-0.36:445:56Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:491.911:162.24:40-0.34:47-0.36:435:57Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:321.85:28-0.25:22-0.36:415:58Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:042.212:191.76:24-0.16:05-0.36:405:59First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:582.31:121.67:31-0.16:59-0.36:395:59First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:562.32:111.58:410.08:04-0.36:386:00First Quarter28Fri
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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