Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:23 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 6:29 pm (2.9 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 - Nov 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:213.38:432.61:570.03:020.06:275:13New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:133.49:362.62:48-0.13:540.06:285:12Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:063.310:302.53:410.04:470.06:295:11Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:593.211:232.54:360.05:420.16:305:10Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:523.15:350.16:390.26:315:09Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:192.412:472.96:410.27:400.26:325:08First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:182.41:452.77:520.38:380.36:335:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:182.42:422.58:580.49:330.36:345:07First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:162.43:382.310:010.410:260.36:355:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:122.44:322.211:010.411:170.36:365:05Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:052.55:242.211:560.46:365:04Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:542.66:122.112:040.312:460.46:375:03Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:392.66:562.112:470.31:310.36:385:03Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:212.77:392.11:270.32:140.36:395:02Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:022.78:212.12:030.32:560.36:405:01Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:442.79:042.12:380.33:360.36:415:01Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:272.79:482.03:110.34:150.36:425:00Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:092.710:312.03:410.34:520.36:435:00Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:512.611:142.04:120.45:280.46:444:59Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:332.511:592.04:470.46:040.46:454:59Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:182.45:280.46:440.46:464:58Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:482.01:072.36:190.57:300.46:474:58Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:422.12:002.27:280.58:170.36:484:57Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:362.22:542.28:430.49:050.26:494:57Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:322.33:492.19:530.49:560.16:504:56Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:272.54:462.111:020.310:510.06:514:56Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:232.75:422.212:040.16:524:56Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:172.96:362.21:000.06:534:56Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:093.17:292.212:42-0.21:53-0.26:544:55New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:013.18:222.31:35-0.32:46-0.26:554:55New Moon30Mon
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 9:56 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 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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