Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:19 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 23m at 10:47 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Oct 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:163.08:382.52:020.52:500.46:015:52New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:023.19:222.52:350.43:360.46:015:50New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:493.210:082.43:110.34:230.46:025:49Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:383.210:552.43:520.35:120.56:035:47Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:293.211:462.34:380.36:070.66:045:46Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:233.15:290.47:110.66:045:45First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:422.21:233.06:330.58:180.76:055:43First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:452.22:252.97:550.59:190.76:065:42First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:502.33:262.89:140.610:180.66:075:41First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:542.44:272.710:280.511:130.66:085:39Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:552.55:242.611:350.56:085:38Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:522.76:162.612:040.512:340.46:095:37Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:422.97:042.512:500.41:260.36:105:35Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:283.07:492.51:320.42:150.36:115:34Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:133.18:332.42:120.43:010.36:125:33Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:573.19:172.32:510.43:460.46:135:31Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:413.010:002.33:280.44:290.56:135:30Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:243.010:432.24:040.55:120.66:145:29Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:082.911:262.14:390.65:560.76:155:28Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:532.75:140.66:460.86:165:26Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:122.112:422.65:550.77:410.86:175:25Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:022.01:342.56:510.88:340.96:185:24Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:582.02:282.48:050.89:230.86:195:23Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:532.13:212.49:120.810:080.86:205:22Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:482.24:132.310:160.810:500.76:205:21Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:412.35:042.311:160.711:300.66:215:19Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:312.65:532.312:110.66:225:18Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:182.86:392.312:060.512:590.46:235:17Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:043.07:242.312:420.41:460.36:245:16New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:503.28:092.31:190.32:330.36:255:15New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:383.38:572.31:590.23:210.26:265:14New Moon31Wed
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 2:03 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 5% 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 (5% 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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