Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:16 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 12m at 7:26 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Feb 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:472.26:031.612:34-0.17:055:35Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:382.36:551.712:08-0.41:20-0.37:055:36Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:272.47:471.91:05-0.52:05-0.47:045:37Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:162.48:392.12:00-0.62:50-0.67:035:38Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:062.49:332.22:56-0.73:36-0.67:025:39Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:572.310:252.33:52-0.74:22-0.77:015:40Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:472.211:182.44:48-0.65:09-0.77:005:41Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:372.15:46-0.55:58-0.66:595:42Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:112.312:291.96:48-0.46:54-0.66:595:43Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:072.31:241.77:53-0.37:54-0.56:585:44Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:052.22:211.68:56-0.28:55-0.46:575:45Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:032.13:191.59:57-0.19:55-0.36:565:46Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:002.14:171.510:57-0.110:56-0.36:555:47Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:572.05:141.511:54-0.111:54-0.36:545:48Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:502.06:071.512:44-0.16:525:49Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:392.06:551.612:46-0.31:30-0.26:515:50New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:232.07:401.71:33-0.32:11-0.26:505:51New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:052.08:241.82:17-0.32:51-0.26:495:51New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:472.09:071.92:59-0.33:28-0.26:485:52New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:292.09:501.93:40-0.24:02-0.26:475:53New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:101.910:322.04:19-0.24:32-0.26:465:54Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:501.811:142.04:56-0.14:58-0.26:455:55Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:301.711:572.05:32-0.15:22-0.16:435:56Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:111.66:120.05:52-0.16:425:57Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:432.012:551.57:020.16:31-0.16:415:58First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:342.01:461.58:010.27:23-0.16:405:59First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:272.02:411.59:020.28:23-0.16:396:00First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:232.03:391.510:010.19:28-0.26:376:01First Quarter28Fri
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 10:51 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 6% 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 Waning Crescent (6% 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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