Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 5:45 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 59m at 11:12 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Feb 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:342.33:461.310:28-0.19:47-0.47:065:34Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:362.34:511.411:34-0.111:01-0.47:055:35Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:372.45:531.412:33-0.27:045:36Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:342.46:501.612:11-0.51:25-0.37:035:37New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:262.47:441.71:13-0.62:14-0.47:025:38New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:162.38:371.82:10-0.63:01-0.57:025:39New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:052.29:281.93:05-0.63:45-0.57:015:40New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:522.110:172.03:57-0.54:27-0.57:005:41Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:372.011:032.04:47-0.45:06-0.46:595:42Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:201.811:492.05:36-0.35:45-0.36:585:43Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:031.66:27-0.26:25-0.36:575:44Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:352.012:481.57:220.07:07-0.26:565:45First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:251.91:361.38:180.17:54-0.16:555:46First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:161.92:261.29:140.28:430.06:545:47First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:091.83:181.210:100.29:340.06:535:48First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:031.84:131.211:080.210:300.06:525:49Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:571.95:081.212:010.26:515:50Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:491.96:011.312:480.16:505:51Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:362.06:491.512:21-0.11:280.06:485:52Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:202.17:351.61:07-0.22:05-0.16:475:53Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:022.18:201.81:51-0.22:38-0.26:465:54Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:452.19:052.02:36-0.33:10-0.26:455:55Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:282.09:522.13:22-0.33:41-0.36:445:56Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:122.010:382.34:09-0.34:13-0.46:435:57Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:551.911:262.34:57-0.34:48-0.46:415:58Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:401.75:49-0.25:29-0.46:405:59Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:172.412:301.66:50-0.16:18-0.46:396:00Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:132.41:271.57:590.07:20-0.36:386:00Third Quarter28Wed
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 2:28 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 11% 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 (11% 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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