Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 30m at 11:51 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:012.011:272.25:17-0.35:28-0.36:356:02Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:451.86:05-0.26:09-0.26:346:03Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:132.112:301.76:570.06:53-0.16:336:04First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:012.01:181.67:520.17:430.06:316:05First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:521.92:091.58:470.28:350.16:306:06First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:451.93:021.59:410.29:280.16:296:06First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:371.93:551.510:350.210:230.16:276:07Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:301.94:491.511:280.211:190.16:266:08Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:232.05:411.612:150.16:256:09Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:112.06:301.812:110.012:570.06:236:10Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:572.17:161.912:57-0.11:35-0.16:226:11Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:412.28:012.11:41-0.22:10-0.16:216:11Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:252.28:472.32:24-0.32:45-0.26:196:12Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:102.29:342.43:10-0.33:21-0.36:186:13Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:562.110:222.53:56-0.33:59-0.36:166:14Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:432.111:112.54:44-0.34:40-0.46:156:15Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:312.05:35-0.25:25-0.36:146:16Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:032.512:231.96:34-0.16:19-0.36:126:16Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:582.51:201.87:40-0.17:26-0.26:116:17Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:582.42:211.88:460.08:39-0.26:096:18Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:582.43:221.89:480.09:50-0.16:086:19Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:582.34:231.910:49-0.110:58-0.26:076:20Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:572.35:232.011:46-0.16:056:20Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:532.36:182.112:02-0.212:38-0.26:046:21Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:452.27:082.212:58-0.31:25-0.26:026:22New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:322.27:552.31:49-0.32:09-0.26:016:23New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:182.28:412.42:37-0.32:52-0.26:006:24New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:042.19:272.43:24-0.33:33-0.25:586:24New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:482.010:112.44:09-0.24:12-0.15:576:25Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:312.010:542.44:52-0.14:48-0.15:556:26Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:141.911:382.35:350.05:230.05:546:27Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 3:10 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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