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 05m 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 - Feb 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:142.012:311.86:52-0.27:09-0.37:045:36First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:051.91:201.67:51-0.17:59-0.37:035:37First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:571.92:111.58:480.08:48-0.27:025:38First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:481.93:021.49:440.09:37-0.17:025:39First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:401.83:541.310:400.110:27-0.17:015:40Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:321.94:471.311:350.111:19-0.17:005:41Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:241.95:381.312:250.06:595:42Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:122.06:271.412:08-0.11:100.06:585:43Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:572.07:121.512:52-0.21:51-0.16:575:44Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:402.17:561.61:32-0.22:30-0.16:565:45Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:232.18:411.72:11-0.33:07-0.26:555:46Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:062.19:251.82:50-0.33:40-0.26:545:47Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:482.110:101.93:30-0.34:10-0.36:535:48Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:302.010:542.04:12-0.34:39-0.36:525:49Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:131.911:412.14:57-0.35:11-0.36:515:50Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:571.85:46-0.25:50-0.46:505:50Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:312.112:471.76:47-0.16:38-0.46:495:51Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:272.21:431.67:58-0.17:36-0.36:485:52Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:262.22:421.69:07-0.18:41-0.36:465:53Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:262.33:441.510:14-0.19:50-0.46:455:54Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:272.34:461.611:20-0.111:04-0.46:445:55Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:272.45:471.712:19-0.26:435:56Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:232.46:441.812:12-0.51:12-0.36:425:57Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:162.47:372.01:11-0.52:01-0.46:405:58New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:062.48:282.12:07-0.62:48-0.56:395:59New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:562.39:192.23:00-0.53:34-0.56:386:00New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:432.210:082.23:52-0.54:17-0.56:376:01Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:292.110:542.24:42-0.44:59-0.46:356:02Waxing Crescent28Sat
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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