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 : in 43m at 11:47 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:35 pm (4.7 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 - Aug 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:094.81:414.57:16-0.37:400.26:228:13Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:584.62:334.68:02-0.18:330.46:238:12Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:474.53:234.68:500.19:290.66:248:11Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:374.44:134.69:380.210:230.66:248:10Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:264.35:024.710:270.211:170.66:258:09Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:164.25:524.711:160.26:268:08Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:074.26:434.812:090.512:050.26:268:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:594.27:334.812:590.512:540.26:278:06Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:494.28:204.81:470.41:420.26:288:05Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:364.39:024.82:330.32:280.16:298:04New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:204.39:404.83:170.23:120.16:298:03New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:004.310:114.83:580.23:560.16:308:02New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:354.310:324.74:380.14:390.16:318:01New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:034.310:494.75:160.15:220.26:328:00Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:264.411:254.75:530.16:060.26:327:59Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:034.56:310.06:530.36:337:58Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:114.712:554.67:120.07:480.46:347:57Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:074.62:044.78:010.08:520.56:347:56First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:164.43:204.88:590.19:590.56:357:55First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:324.44:284.910:040.111:040.46:367:53First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:424.35:345.011:090.06:377:52Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:494.46:385.112:060.312:13-0.16:377:51Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:544.57:395.21:040.11:13-0.26:387:50Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:544.68:345.32:00-0.12:11-0.36:397:49Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:504.79:255.32:53-0.33:06-0.46:397:47Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:434.810:145.23:43-0.33:59-0.46:407:46Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:354.911:015.14:31-0.44:49-0.36:417:45Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:264.811:485.05:17-0.35:37-0.16:427:43Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:164.86:00-0.26:240.26:427:42Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:354.81:054.86:420.07:110.46:437:41Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:234.61:554.77:230.28:010.76:447:40Third Quarter31Mon
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 3:11 pm — 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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