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 6h 10m 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 - Oct 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:012.56:342.912:230.512:350.47:026:49Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:592.77:282.91:170.41:360.37:036:48Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:522.98:182.92:060.32:310.27:036:47Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:423.09:062.82:520.33:230.27:046:45Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:303.19:532.73:360.34:130.27:056:44Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:173.110:402.64:190.35:010.37:066:43Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:043.111:262.55:010.35:480.47:076:41Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:493.05:420.46:350.57:076:40Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:102.412:352.96:220.57:240.67:086:38Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:562.31:222.87:050.68:170.77:096:37Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:442.22:122.77:560.79:120.87:106:36Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:362.13:052.68:570.810:050.87:116:34Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:302.13:582.59:570.810:560.87:116:33Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:232.14:512.510:550.811:460.87:126:32Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:172.25:442.511:520.87:136:31Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:092.36:342.512:330.712:470.77:146:29Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:572.57:202.51:140.71:350.67:156:28Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:432.78:042.51:510.62:190.57:166:27New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:262.88:482.52:230.53:020.47:166:26New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:103.09:322.52:550.43:460.37:176:24New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:563.110:182.53:290.34:310.37:186:23New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:433.211:052.44:080.35:170.37:196:22Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:323.211:542.44:500.26:060.37:206:21Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:223.25:370.26:590.47:216:20Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:452.31:163.16:300.38:000.47:226:19First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:412.32:142.97:350.49:050.47:236:18First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:432.33:142.88:560.410:050.47:246:17First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:452.34:142.710:120.511:030.47:246:15First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:462.45:132.611:220.411:590.37:256:14Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:462.66:112.612:280.47:266:13Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:422.77:052.512:510.31:260.37:276:12Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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