34.0567’ N, 77.9400’ W

Orton Point, NC

70°
H -°
L 68°
NNE
7mph
Low tide
6:56 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 52m at 6:56 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 1:39 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Oct 1885

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:454.52:215.07:560.49:010.66:065:56Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:544.53:295.09:050.310:020.56:075:54Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:584.74:325.110:110.211:000.36:075:53Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:594.85:325.211:130.111:550.16:085:51Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:595.06:295.212:120.06:095:50Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:555.27:205.212:47-0.11:07-0.16:105:49New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:475.38:085.21:37-0.22:00-0.26:105:47New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:365.48:535.12:25-0.22:51-0.16:115:46New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:235.49:395.03:11-0.23:400.06:125:45New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:105.310:244.83:550.04:270.16:135:44Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:575.111:114.64:370.15:120.46:145:42Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:445.011:594.55:170.45:560.66:145:41Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:334.95:560.66:420.86:155:40Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:504.41:244.86:370.87:301.06:165:38First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:424.32:154.77:230.98:221.06:175:37First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:344.33:064.78:181.09:131.06:185:36First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:264.43:564.79:161.010:040.96:185:35First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:174.44:464.710:130.910:530.86:195:34Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:084.55:354.711:080.811:410.66:205:32Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:594.66:234.812:020.66:215:31Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:464.87:074.812:270.512:530.56:225:30Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:294.97:474.81:110.31:430.46:235:29Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:075.08:254.81:550.22:320.36:235:28Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:415.19:014.72:390.03:210.26:245:27Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:135.29:414.73:240.04:090.26:255:26Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:525.210:294.64:09-0.14:580.26:265:25Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:425.111:284.54:560.05:490.36:275:23Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:515.15:460.06:430.36:285:22Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:364.41:075.06:420.27:420.46:295:21Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:444.52:164.97:460.28:420.36:305:20Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:484.63:174.98:520.39:400.26:305:19Third Quarter31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658501)

Common Questions About Orton Point, NC Tides

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

Orton Point, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 is the moon phase in Orton Point, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orton Point, NC is Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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