Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 03m at 3:04 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:38 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - May 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:171.99:432.83:410.03:05-0.16:147:52New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:031.910:312.84:27-0.13:46-0.16:137:53New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:511.911:212.85:14-0.14:32-0.26:127:54Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:411.86:030.05:22-0.16:117:55Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:122.812:331.86:550.06:17-0.16:107:56Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:062.71:301.87:540.17:240.06:107:56First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:032.52:321.98:550.18:460.16:097:57First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:032.43:352.09:530.110:040.16:087:58First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:022.24:372.110:470.011:140.16:077:59First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:002.15:362.311:400.06:068:00Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:572.06:312.412:200.112:310.06:058:00Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:512.07:222.61:190.01:18-0.16:048:01Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:401.98:092.62:120.02:02-0.16:048:02Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:261.98:532.73:01-0.12:44-0.16:038:03Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:111.89:382.73:47-0.13:250.06:028:04Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:561.810:222.64:320.04:050.06:018:04Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:411.711:072.55:160.04:440.16:018:05Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:261.711:512.45:590.15:230.16:008:06Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:101.76:420.26:010.25:598:07Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:352.312:561.77:280.36:440.35:598:07Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:222.21:461.78:160.37:390.45:588:08Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:112.12:401.79:040.48:500.45:588:09Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:012.03:331.89:470.49:560.45:578:10Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:521.94:251.910:260.310:570.45:568:10Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:421.85:162.111:020.311:580.35:568:11Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:341.86:072.311:400.25:568:12Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:251.86:562.512:540.212:210.15:558:12Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:141.87:442.71:450.11:040.05:558:13Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:011.88:312.82:330.01:49-0.15:548:14New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:491.89:202.93:210.02:35-0.25:548:14New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:391.810:122.94:10-0.13:25-0.25:548:15New Moon31Sat
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 5:51 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 0% 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 (0% 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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