Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 32m at 1:23 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:45 am (2.0 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 - May 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:582.010:222.74:170.03:45-0.16:147:52Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:441.911:092.85:01-0.14:24-0.16:137:53Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:301.911:572.75:450.05:08-0.16:127:54Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:191.96:340.05:57-0.16:117:55Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:482.71:121.97:280.06:540.06:117:56Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:432.62:111.98:300.18:070.16:107:56Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:422.53:132.09:300.19:290.16:097:57Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:412.44:142.110:270.010:430.16:087:58Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:402.35:152.211:230.011:530.06:077:59Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:392.26:132.412:17-0.16:068:00Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:352.17:072.512:570.01:08-0.16:058:00Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:282.17:572.71:53-0.11:55-0.26:048:01Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:172.18:442.72:45-0.22:40-0.26:048:02New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:042.09:312.73:35-0.23:24-0.26:038:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:511.910:172.74:23-0.14:07-0.16:028:04New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:381.911:032.65:09-0.14:500.06:018:04Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:241.811:482.55:540.05:310.16:018:05Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:101.86:390.16:130.26:008:06Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:332.412:561.77:260.26:580.35:598:07Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:202.31:451.78:160.37:540.35:598:07First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:092.22:381.79:060.38:590.45:588:08First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:002.03:311.89:530.310:000.45:588:09First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:512.04:231.910:370.310:580.45:578:10First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:421.95:142.011:190.311:560.45:568:10Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:331.86:052.112:000.25:568:11Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:241.86:532.312:510.312:390.25:568:12Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:121.87:392.51:400.21:160.15:558:12Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:581.98:242.72:260.11:530.05:558:13Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:431.99:112.83:110.02:33-0.15:548:14Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:311.99:592.83:57-0.13:17-0.25:548:14Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:201.910:492.94:45-0.14:05-0.25:548:15Full Moon31Mon
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 4:04 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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