Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 47m at 2:16 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:43 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Jan 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:221.912:412.16:21-0.17:04-0.37:145:05First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:192.01:351.97:37-0.17:56-0.37:145:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:182.12:321.78:51-0.18:49-0.37:145:07First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:162.23:301.610:00-0.19:43-0.47:145:08Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:142.44:291.511:07-0.110:43-0.47:155:09Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:122.45:281.512:08-0.27:155:10Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:082.56:241.51:04-0.37:155:10Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:012.57:171.512:41-0.51:56-0.37:155:11Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:512.58:081.61:34-0.52:45-0.37:145:12Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:402.48:591.62:27-0.53:33-0.37:145:13Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:282.39:491.63:18-0.44:18-0.37:145:14Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:152.210:371.74:08-0.45:01-0.37:145:15Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:592.111:241.74:57-0.35:43-0.37:145:16Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:431.95:46-0.16:24-0.27:145:17Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:111.712:281.76:400.07:07-0.17:135:18Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:001.71:141.67:380.07:49-0.17:135:19Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:501.72:031.48:360.18:30-0.17:135:20Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:401.82:521.39:310.19:090.07:135:21Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:311.83:431.210:280.19:50-0.17:125:22Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:221.94:351.211:240.110:36-0.17:125:23Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:142.05:271.212:160.07:115:24Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:042.16:171.31:030.07:115:25Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:512.27:041.412:16-0.21:46-0.17:105:26New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:372.37:511.51:02-0.32:28-0.27:105:27New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:232.38:401.61:48-0.43:08-0.37:095:28New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:092.39:301.72:37-0.43:48-0.47:095:29New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:562.310:201.93:30-0.54:26-0.47:085:30Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:432.211:112.04:23-0.55:05-0.57:075:31Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:302.15:19-0.45:46-0.57:075:32Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:032.112:201.96:21-0.36:33-0.57:065:33First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:582.21:131.77:31-0.27:26-0.57:055:34First Quarter31Tue
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 4:59 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 6% 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 (6% 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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