Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 2:06 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 13m at 7:43 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:182.77:301.91:120.02:120.06:564:55New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:002.78:181.91:540.02:540.06:574:55New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:422.69:061.92:360.03:420.16:584:55New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:302.69:481.93:180.14:180.16:594:55Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:122.510:361.94:000.15:000.17:004:55Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:542.411:181.94:360.25:420.17:014:55Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:362.25:180.26:180.27:014:55Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:061.912:242.16:060.37:000.27:024:55First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:541.91:062.07:000.47:360.27:034:55First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:421.92:001.88:060.48:120.27:044:55First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:362.02:481.79:060.48:540.17:044:55First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:302.13:421.710:060.39:360.17:054:55Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:182.34:301.611:060.310:240.07:064:56Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:122.45:241.712:000.27:074:56Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:062.66:181.712:540.07:074:56Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:542.77:121.812:12-0.21:42-0.17:084:56Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:422.88:001.91:06-0.32:30-0.27:084:57Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:362.88:542.02:00-0.43:18-0.37:094:57Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:242.89:482.13:00-0.44:06-0.47:104:58Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:182.710:422.13:54-0.44:54-0.47:104:58Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:062.511:422.24:54-0.45:42-0.47:114:59Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:002.36:00-0.36:36-0.47:114:59Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:362.212:542.17:06-0.27:30-0.47:125:00Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:362.21:481.98:18-0.18:24-0.37:125:00Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:302.32:481.79:180.09:18-0.37:125:01Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:302.33:421.610:240.010:18-0.27:135:01Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:242.34:361.511:180.011:12-0.27:135:02Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:182.35:301.512:180.07:135:03Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:062.36:241.512:00-0.21:06-0.17:145:03Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:542.37:061.512:48-0.21:48-0.17:145:04New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:362.37:541.61:36-0.22:36-0.17:145:05New Moon31Mon
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 10:54 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 2% 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 (2% 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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