Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 10m at 5:19 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:142.32:281.49:070.08:32-0.36:366:01Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:162.33:321.410:120.09:47-0.26:356:02Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:182.24:371.511:160.011:03-0.36:346:03Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:202.25:391.612:13-0.16:326:04Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:162.26:361.812:10-0.31:03-0.26:316:05Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:062.27:272.01:09-0.41:48-0.36:306:06New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:542.28:152.12:02-0.42:31-0.36:296:07New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:392.19:022.22:52-0.43:12-0.36:276:07New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:242.09:472.33:40-0.33:51-0.36:266:08Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:071.910:312.34:26-0.34:27-0.26:246:09Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:491.811:142.25:10-0.25:01-0.26:236:10Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:301.711:582.25:540.05:34-0.16:226:11Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:121.66:430.16:080.06:206:12First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:452.112:581.57:370.26:500.16:196:12First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:362.01:491.48:340.37:450.26:186:13First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:301.92:431.39:290.48:460.26:166:14First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:251.93:391.410:250.49:490.26:156:15First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:191.94:361.511:180.310:560.16:136:16Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:132.05:311.612:050.26:126:17Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:032.06:211.812:440.16:116:17Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:482.17:072.012:480.01:190.06:096:18Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:322.17:532.31:35-0.11:52-0.16:086:19Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:162.18:392.42:22-0.22:25-0.26:066:20Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:022.09:272.63:10-0.33:01-0.36:056:21Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:482.010:162.73:59-0.33:41-0.36:046:21Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:351.911:062.74:49-0.24:24-0.36:026:22Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:231.811:582.65:41-0.15:11-0.36:016:23Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:151.76:410.06:07-0.25:596:24Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:552.51:141.77:480.17:18-0.15:586:25Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:562.42:181.78:520.18:370.05:576:25Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:582.33:211.79:530.19:510.05:556:26Third Quarter31Sat
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 8:15 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 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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