Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 55m at 6:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:082.13:331.610:080.410:040.46:157:52Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:012.04:281.710:560.411:030.46:147:52Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:531.95:211.811:420.46:137:53Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:441.96:122.012:020.412:250.36:127:54Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:341.96:592.212:570.31:030.36:117:55Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:201.97:432.41:450.21:360.26:107:56Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:031.98:262.52:290.12:070.16:097:56New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:461.99:102.73:120.02:380.06:087:57New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:301.89:552.73:560.03:140.06:077:58New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:161.810:432.84:400.03:55-0.16:067:59New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:031.811:322.85:260.04:40-0.16:068:00Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:531.86:130.05:31-0.16:058:00Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:232.712:451.87:050.16:270.06:048:01Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:162.61:431.88:040.17:360.16:038:02First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:142.52:451.99:030.19:000.16:028:03First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:132.43:472.09:590.010:160.16:028:04First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:112.24:482.210:520.011:260.16:018:04First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:092.15:462.411:450.06:008:05Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:062.06:412.512:310.012:36-0.15:598:06Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:002.07:322.71:300.01:24-0.15:598:07Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:501.98:192.72:23-0.12:10-0.15:588:07Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:371.99:052.73:12-0.12:53-0.15:588:08Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:231.89:512.73:59-0.13:36-0.15:578:09Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:101.810:372.64:460.04:190.05:578:10Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:561.811:222.55:300.05:010.05:568:10Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:421.76:140.15:420.15:568:11Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:072.412:271.76:590.26:240.25:558:12Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:522.31:151.77:460.37:140.35:558:12Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:392.22:071.78:350.38:180.45:548:13Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:292.03:001.79:210.39:250.45:548:14Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:191.93:521.810:030.310:250.45:548:14Third Quarter31Mon
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 9:26 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 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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