34.0567’ N, 77.9400’ W

Orton Point, NC

69°
H 90°
L 71°
W
3mph
Low tide
8:15 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 26m at 8:15 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 3:21 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:554.96:130.17:000.66:457:37Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:194.412:504.96:560.17:580.86:467:36Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:204.32:014.97:460.29:030.96:467:35Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:354.13:234.98:490.310:100.96:477:33Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:494.14:364.910:000.411:130.86:487:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:574.25:444.911:090.36:487:31Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:024.36:485.012:130.612:140.26:497:29Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:054.57:465.11:100.41:150.06:507:28Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:034.78:375.22:020.22:12-0.16:517:27New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:564.99:235.12:520.03:05-0.16:517:25New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:455.010:075.03:38-0.13:560.06:527:24New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:335.110:494.94:23-0.14:450.16:537:22New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:205.111:324.75:050.05:310.36:537:21Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:055.05:440.26:160.56:547:20Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:164.512:514.96:210.47:000.76:557:18Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:024.31:394.86:560.67:461.06:557:17Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:514.22:294.77:320.88:361.16:567:15First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:424.13:214.68:150.99:301.26:577:14First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:344.14:134.69:081.010:241.36:577:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:264.15:054.610:091.011:171.26:587:11First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:184.25:574.711:080.96:597:10Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:114.36:474.812:071.012:050.86:597:08Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:024.47:344.812:550.91:000.77:007:07Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:504.58:164.91:400.71:520.67:017:05Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:324.78:534.92:240.52:420.57:027:04Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:104.99:284.93:060.33:310.47:027:03Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:445.010:014.83:470.24:200.47:037:01Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:175.110:384.74:280.15:100.47:047:00Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:565.211:234.55:100.16:000.57:046:59Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:455.25:540.26:520.67:056:57Waning Gibbous30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658501)

Common Questions About Orton Point, NC Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Orton Point, NC?

The lowest tide this week in Orton Point, NC is 0.5 ft on Friday, Sep 25 at 2:24 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Orton Point, NC?

The highest tide this week in Orton Point, NC is 4.9 ft on Thursday, Sep 24 at 8:16 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orton Point, NC?

Orton Point, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

What datum are Orton Point, 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 Orton Point, NC?

Tide predictions for Orton Point, 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 Orton Point, NC?

Tide data for Orton Point, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658501. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658501.

What time is high tide in Orton Point, NC today?

High tides in Orton Point, NC today: 2:42 am (4.1 ft), 3:21 pm (4.6 ft). The 3:21 pm high of 4.6 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Orton Point, NC today?

Low tides in Orton Point, NC today: 8:15 am (0.9 ft), 9:30 pm (1.2 ft).

What is the tidal range in Orton Point, NC today?

Today's tidal range in Orton Point, NC is 3.8 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 4.6 ft, so today's swing is below-average.

What is the moon phase in Orton Point, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orton Point, NC is First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

What type of tides does Orton Point, NC have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Orton Point, NC has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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