Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 25m at 1:23 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:45 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Feb 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:232.22:391.69:08-0.29:00-0.57:055:34Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:222.23:391.610:12-0.210:04-0.47:055:35Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:212.24:391.511:16-0.211:09-0.47:045:36Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:202.25:381.612:14-0.37:035:37Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:152.36:331.712:10-0.51:06-0.37:025:38Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:052.37:241.71:05-0.51:54-0.47:015:39New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:532.28:131.81:56-0.52:40-0.47:015:40New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:392.29:011.92:46-0.53:24-0.47:005:41New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:242.19:471.93:33-0.44:05-0.46:595:42Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:082.010:321.94:18-0.44:44-0.46:585:43Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:511.911:161.95:02-0.35:21-0.36:575:44Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:331.85:46-0.25:57-0.26:565:45Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:001.912:161.76:34-0.16:34-0.26:555:46Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:471.91:021.57:270.07:14-0.16:545:47First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:371.91:511.48:230.17:59-0.16:535:48First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:281.82:421.49:180.28:470.06:525:49First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:211.93:341.410:130.29:380.06:515:50First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:141.94:291.411:090.110:36-0.16:495:51Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:072.05:241.512:000.06:485:52Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:582.16:151.612:45-0.16:475:53Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:462.27:041.812:31-0.31:27-0.26:465:54Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:332.27:532.01:20-0.42:06-0.36:455:55Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:202.38:422.12:10-0.52:47-0.46:445:56Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:072.39:332.33:01-0.53:28-0.56:435:57Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:562.210:232.43:53-0.54:10-0.66:415:58Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:442.211:142.54:45-0.54:55-0.66:405:59Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:342.05:40-0.45:43-0.56:396:00Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:072.412:261.96:42-0.36:38-0.56:386:00Third Quarter28Sat
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 4:04 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 13% 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 (13% 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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