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 4h 15m 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 - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:122.11:261.67:58-0.27:58-0.47:065:34Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:072.12:201.48:59-0.18:51-0.37:055:35Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:012.03:131.39:580.09:43-0.27:045:36Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:552.04:071.210:570.010:38-0.27:035:37Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:501.95:011.211:530.011:33-0.17:035:38Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:421.95:531.212:430.07:025:39Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:302.06:411.312:24-0.21:280.07:015:40Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:142.07:261.41:09-0.22:10-0.17:005:41New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:562.08:101.51:51-0.22:49-0.16:595:42New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:382.08:541.52:32-0.23:25-0.16:585:43New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:192.09:371.63:11-0.23:58-0.26:575:44New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:591.910:191.73:49-0.24:25-0.26:565:45Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:381.911:001.84:26-0.24:47-0.26:555:46Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:161.711:421.95:04-0.15:10-0.26:545:47Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:561.65:47-0.15:39-0.26:535:48Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:282.012:391.56:400.06:17-0.26:525:49First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:192.11:301.47:450.07:06-0.26:515:50First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:162.12:261.48:540.18:06-0.36:505:51First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:152.23:271.310:020.19:12-0.36:495:52First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:162.34:311.411:100.010:26-0.46:485:53Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:182.45:351.512:10-0.16:465:54Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:162.46:341.71:03-0.36:455:55Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:102.57:291.912:51-0.51:52-0.46:445:56Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:012.58:242.11:52-0.62:40-0.56:435:57Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:532.49:172.32:50-0.63:26-0.66:425:57Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:432.310:092.43:47-0.64:11-0.66:405:58Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:312.110:592.44:41-0.54:55-0.56:395:59Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:182.011:492.35:35-0.45:40-0.56:386:00Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:061.86:31-0.36:27-0.36:376:01Waning Gibbous29Sun
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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