Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 08m at 3:04 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:38 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Apr 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:152.23:411.810:070.110:210.05:546:27Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:142.14:411.911:040.011:250.05:526:28Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:112.15:372.111:560.05:516:29Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:032.06:272.212:220.012:420.05:506:29Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:492.07:122.31:13-0.11:24-0.15:486:30Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:332.07:552.41:59-0.12:03-0.15:476:31Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:151.98:372.42:43-0.12:410.05:456:32Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:581.99:202.43:26-0.13:160.05:446:33Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:401.910:032.44:070.03:490.05:436:33Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:211.810:452.44:460.14:190.15:416:34Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:031.811:282.35:250.14:480.15:406:35Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:451.76:070.25:210.25:396:36Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:132.212:311.76:540.36:020.25:376:37Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:012.21:221.67:460.46:580.35:366:37Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:542.12:171.78:360.48:090.35:356:38Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:472.03:121.89:220.39:190.35:346:39Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:402.04:082.010:080.310:290.25:326:40Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:352.05:032.210:550.211:350.15:316:41Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:282.05:562.411:420.05:306:41Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:192.16:472.712:330.012:27-0.15:286:42Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:092.17:362.81:26-0.11:12-0.25:276:43New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:582.18:273.02:17-0.21:59-0.35:266:44New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:492.19:193.03:10-0.32:49-0.45:256:45New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:412.111:123.05:02-0.34:42-0.46:247:45Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:342.15:55-0.25:37-0.36:227:46Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:052.912:282.06:49-0.26:36-0.26:217:47Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:592.71:242.07:48-0.17:44-0.16:207:48First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:552.52:242.08:480.08:560.06:197:49First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:532.33:252.09:450.010:040.16:187:49First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:502.24:232.110:390.111:070.26:177:50First Quarter30Sat
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 5:51 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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