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 27m 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 - Sep 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:142.25:553.011:230.36:407:32Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:162.36:543.012:450.412:360.26:417:31Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:152.57:483.11:400.31:410.16:417:30Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:092.78:403.02:310.22:390.16:427:28Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:022.89:303.03:190.23:340.06:437:27Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:542.910:202.94:060.14:280.16:437:25Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:443.011:082.84:510.15:200.16:447:24Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:333.011:542.65:350.26:110.36:457:22Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:212.96:190.37:020.46:467:21Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:412.51:092.87:040.47:570.56:467:20Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:282.31:592.77:530.58:540.76:477:18Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:182.22:512.68:470.69:490.86:487:17Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:102.13:442.69:420.710:440.86:497:15Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:032.14:372.510:360.711:380.86:497:14Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:562.15:302.511:310.76:507:12Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:492.16:222.612:300.812:260.76:517:11Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:412.27:102.61:170.81:160.66:517:10Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:282.47:542.71:590.72:010.66:527:08Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:122.58:362.72:360.62:420.56:537:07New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:552.69:182.73:090.63:230.56:547:05New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:382.810:012.73:400.54:040.46:547:04New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:222.910:442.64:100.54:450.46:557:02Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:073.011:282.64:410.45:280.46:567:01Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:533.05:150.46:140.56:576:59Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:122.512:413.15:550.47:070.56:576:58Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:012.41:353.06:420.48:100.66:586:57First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:552.32:333.07:400.49:190.66:596:55First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:562.33:343.08:530.510:230.67:006:54First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:582.34:342.910:100.511:240.67:006:52First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:002.45:352.911:250.57:016:51Waxing 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 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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