Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 31m at 12:47 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:45 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Sep 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:424.56:275.111:590.06:457:38Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:414.67:225.212:440.212:56-0.16:457:37Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:374.78:135.21:370.01:50-0.16:467:35Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:294.89:005.22:270.02:42-0.16:477:34Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:174.99:445.13:14-0.13:310.06:477:33Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:034.910:275.03:590.04:170.16:487:31Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:484.811:094.94:410.05:020.26:497:30Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:324.811:514.75:200.25:440.46:497:28Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:164.75:560.36:250.66:507:27Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:344.512:594.66:290.57:060.86:517:26Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:184.41:444.67:000.67:501.06:527:24Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:044.32:314.57:330.78:391.16:527:23Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:544.23:204.58:140.79:341.26:537:21Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:444.24:104.69:100.710:311.16:547:20Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:354.25:004.610:130.711:261.06:547:19Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:264.35:534.711:160.66:557:17Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:204.46:464.912:190.812:170.56:567:16Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:134.67:365.01:110.61:150.36:567:14Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:034.88:235.12:010.32:110.16:577:13New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:505.09:075.22:490.13:050.06:587:12New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:365.19:515.23:36-0.13:58-0.16:587:10New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:235.210:385.14:24-0.24:51-0.16:597:09New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:155.311:305.05:11-0.35:43-0.17:007:07Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:115.35:58-0.26:350.07:017:06Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:274.81:135.26:47-0.17:300.27:017:05Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:294.72:155.27:400.08:290.47:027:03First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:324.63:175.18:390.29:300.47:037:02First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:334.63:155.18:410.39:290.46:036:00First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:314.64:115.19:420.310:260.46:045:59Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:284.75:065.110:410.211:200.36:055:58Waxing Gibbous30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658501)

Common Questions About Orton Point, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orton Point, NC today?

Slack tide in Orton Point, NC is approximately 3:46 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 Orton Point, NC?

Orton Point, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 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 Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Orton Point, 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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