Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 2:06 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 7:43 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Oct 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:313.08:552.82:290.42:590.37:026:49Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:193.29:432.83:080.33:520.27:036:48Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:093.310:322.73:490.24:440.27:046:46Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:013.411:222.64:330.25:370.27:046:45Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:523.45:200.26:320.37:056:44Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:122.512:453.36:090.27:310.47:066:42Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:062.41:413.27:060.38:360.57:076:41Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:032.32:413.08:160.59:390.67:086:39Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:052.23:422.89:310.510:390.67:086:38Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:072.24:412.710:400.611:370.67:096:37Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:072.35:392.611:460.67:106:35Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:062.46:342.612:310.612:470.67:116:34Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:592.57:232.51:190.61:410.57:126:33Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:452.68:062.52:020.52:290.57:126:32New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:272.78:482.42:400.53:140.47:136:30New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:082.89:292.43:160.53:560.47:146:29New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:502.910:112.33:500.54:380.57:156:28New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:312.910:522.34:210.55:170.57:166:27Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:122.911:332.24:490.65:560.67:176:25Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:542.85:150.66:350.67:186:24Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:142.112:372.75:440.67:180.77:186:23Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:572.01:232.76:190.78:100.87:196:22First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:442.02:152.67:040.79:060.87:206:21First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:392.03:102.58:050.79:580.87:216:20First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:362.04:052.59:220.710:460.77:226:18First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:332.25:002.510:370.711:330.67:236:17Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:302.45:552.511:500.67:246:16Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:252.66:492.512:200.512:550.47:256:15Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:172.97:392.51:040.31:520.37:266:14Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:063.18:282.51:480.22:450.17:276:13Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:563.39:182.52:320.13:380.17:276:12Full Moon31Wed
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 10:54 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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