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 2h 01m 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 - Jun 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:321.911:042.95:00-0.14:20-0.25:538:16Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:261.911:572.85:50-0.15:19-0.25:538:16Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:211.96:41-0.16:21-0.15:538:17Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:502.71:192.07:36-0.17:310.05:538:17Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:452.52:192.18:32-0.18:470.15:528:18First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:412.33:202.29:26-0.19:570.15:528:18First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:382.14:182.310:17-0.111:020.15:528:19First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:331.95:142.411:08-0.15:528:19Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:291.86:082.512:040.111:58 AM0.05:528:20Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:221.76:582.51:030.112:480.05:528:20Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:131.77:452.61:540.11:340.05:528:21Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:591.78:292.62:420.12:170.05:528:21Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:441.79:132.53:270.12:580.05:528:22Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:281.79:572.54:110.13:390.15:528:22Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:141.710:412.54:540.14:180.15:528:22Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:591.711:242.45:350.24:570.15:528:23Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:441.76:140.25:360.25:528:23Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:072.312:291.76:520.26:170.35:528:23Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:492.21:161.87:300.37:050.35:538:23Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:332.12:051.88:070.38:060.45:538:24Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:202.02:561.98:420.39:140.45:538:24Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:091.83:472.19:170.210:160.45:538:24Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:581.74:382.29:530.211:180.45:548:24Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:501.75:312.410:360.15:548:24Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:441.76:252.612:200.311:26 AM0.05:548:24Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:391.77:182.81:170.212:23-0.15:558:25Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:321.78:092.92:100.11:21-0.25:558:25New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:251.89:012.93:010.02:18-0.35:558:25New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:181.99:543.03:51-0.13:16-0.35:568:25New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:142.010:472.94:42-0.14:17-0.35:568:25New Moon30Mon
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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