Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:40 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 38m at 12:17 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:413.011:042.04:01-0.25:250.06:564:55Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:342.85:00-0.16:200.06:564:55Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:012.012:292.66:060.07:190.06:574:55Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:012.11:272.47:230.18:160.06:584:55Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:032.12:252.28:370.29:100.06:594:55Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:032.23:212.09:450.210:020.07:004:55Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:012.34:181.910:490.110:530.07:014:55Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:562.45:121.811:480.111:430.07:014:55Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:472.56:031.712:420.17:024:55Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:342.56:501.712:290.01:300.07:034:55New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:182.57:341.71:120.02:150.07:044:55New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:012.58:181.71:520.02:590.07:054:55New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:442.59:021.62:310.03:410.07:054:55New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:282.49:471.63:090.04:220.07:064:56Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:112.410:311.63:460.15:020.17:074:56Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:542.311:161.64:220.15:410.17:074:56Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:362.25:000.26:200.17:084:57Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:011.612:202.15:430.27:000.27:094:57First Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:501.71:071.96:380.37:390.27:094:57First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:421.71:561.87:480.38:160.17:104:58First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:341.92:471.78:550.38:530.17:104:58First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:262.03:381.69:580.29:330.07:114:59Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:182.24:321.611:020.110:21-0.17:114:59Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:122.45:271.612:010.07:125:00Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:052.56:201.612:54-0.17:125:00Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:562.77:121.712:10-0.41:45-0.27:135:01Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:472.88:041.71:05-0.52:36-0.37:135:02Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:392.88:581.82:00-0.53:27-0.47:135:02Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:322.89:541.82:58-0.54:17-0.47:145:03Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:252.710:501.93:59-0.55:07-0.47:145:04Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed11:172.511:452.05:00-0.45:58-0.47:145:04Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 3:28 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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