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 28m 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 - Apr 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:452.010:042.33:55-0.13:550.06:527:28Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:272.010:472.44:35-0.14:230.06:507:29Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:091.911:312.55:15-0.14:53-0.16:497:30Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:511.95:560.05:29-0.16:487:30Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:162.512:361.86:410.06:10-0.16:467:31Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:062.51:251.87:360.17:00-0.16:457:32Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:012.52:231.78:420.18:040.06:447:33Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:002.43:251.89:470.19:230.06:427:34Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:012.44:281.810:490.110:420.06:417:34Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:022.45:302.011:490.011:58-0.16:407:35Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:022.46:312.212:45-0.16:387:36Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:592.47:262.41:06-0.11:36-0.26:377:37Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:522.38:182.62:04-0.22:23-0.26:367:38New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:422.39:072.72:59-0.33:09-0.36:347:38New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:302.29:562.73:51-0.33:53-0.36:337:39New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:192.110:442.74:41-0.34:38-0.26:327:40New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:062.011:312.75:30-0.25:21-0.26:317:41Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:521.96:17-0.16:040.06:297:42Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:172.612:381.87:060.06:480.16:287:42Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:042.41:261.77:580.27:390.26:277:43First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:542.32:171.78:530.38:390.36:267:44First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:462.13:111.79:470.39:400.46:257:45First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:392.14:051.710:380.410:390.46:237:46First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:322.04:581.711:280.411:370.46:227:47First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:242.05:511.912:150.36:217:47Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:152.06:412.012:340.312:590.36:207:48Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:032.07:272.21:240.21:360.26:197:49Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:482.08:102.32:090.12:090.16:187:50Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:312.08:522.52:520.12:390.16:177:51Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:142.09:362.63:340.03:100.06:167:51Full Moon30Fri
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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