Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 11:51 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 34m at 5:42 am (1.9 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 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:232.86:432.412:300.21:100.36:285:12Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:102.97:302.41:150.21:590.26:295:11Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:542.98:142.31:580.22:450.26:305:10Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:382.98:592.32:390.23:290.26:305:09Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:232.99:442.23:190.34:120.36:315:09Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:062.810:282.23:570.34:540.36:325:08Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:502.711:122.14:330.45:360.46:335:07Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:342.611:582.15:090.56:210.56:345:06Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:192.55:490.67:090.56:355:05Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:472.01:082.46:390.67:590.66:365:04Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:392.02:002.37:460.78:460.66:375:04Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:322.12:522.28:520.79:290.56:385:03Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:242.23:442.29:520.610:120.56:395:02Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:172.34:362.210:520.510:550.46:405:02Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:082.55:282.211:480.411:390.36:415:01Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:582.76:172.212:390.36:425:00Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:462.97:052.312:220.11:270.16:435:00New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:343.07:542.31:060.02:150.06:444:59New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:233.18:442.31:51-0.13:040.06:454:59New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:143.19:372.32:40-0.13:55-0.16:464:58Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:053.110:302.33:33-0.24:46-0.16:474:58Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:573.011:242.34:29-0.15:38-0.16:484:57Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:502.95:290.06:350.06:494:57Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:202.312:462.76:370.17:340.06:504:56First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:202.31:442.57:510.28:320.06:514:56First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:202.32:412.38:590.29:270.06:524:56First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:192.33:382.210:030.210:210.06:534:56Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:152.44:342.011:050.211:130.06:544:55Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:102.55:272.012:020.16:544:55Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:002.56:171.912:030.012:530.16:554:55Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 8:46 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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