Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:51 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 17m at 9:09 pm (2.9 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 - Jan 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:012.15:47-0.26:24-0.37:145:06Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:382.112:531.96:57-0.17:13-0.47:145:06Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:352.21:491.78:10-0.18:07-0.47:145:07Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:342.22:461.69:19-0.19:01-0.47:145:08Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:322.33:441.510:24-0.19:59-0.47:155:09Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:302.44:441.411:29-0.111:00-0.47:155:10Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:282.45:421.412:27-0.17:155:10Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:232.46:371.412:02-0.41:20-0.27:155:11Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:132.47:281.512:57-0.42:09-0.27:145:12New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:022.38:171.51:49-0.42:56-0.37:145:13New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:492.39:071.62:39-0.43:41-0.37:145:14New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:342.29:551.63:29-0.34:22-0.37:145:15Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:182.110:411.74:16-0.35:01-0.27:145:16Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:001.911:251.75:01-0.25:38-0.27:145:17Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:421.85:48-0.16:13-0.27:135:18Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:101.712:241.66:390.06:49-0.17:135:19First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:581.81:101.57:360.17:25-0.17:135:20First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:471.81:571.38:330.18:02-0.17:125:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:371.82:471.29:290.28:41-0.17:125:22First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:291.93:381.210:260.29:25-0.17:125:23Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:221.94:321.211:240.110:17-0.17:115:24Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:152.05:261.212:170.17:115:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:072.26:191.31:040.07:105:26Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:562.37:091.412:15-0.31:48-0.17:105:27Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:432.37:581.61:08-0.42:29-0.37:095:28Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:302.48:491.72:01-0.53:10-0.47:095:29Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:182.39:411.92:55-0.53:50-0.57:085:30Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:062.210:332.13:51-0.54:30-0.57:075:31Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:532.111:242.24:47-0.55:10-0.67:075:32Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:411.95:45-0.45:54-0.67:065:33Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:172.312:321.76:49-0.36:44-0.57:055:34Third Quarter31Sun
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 12:30 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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