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 3h 48m 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 - Dec 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:284.03:124.29:130.610:060.57:586:02Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:204.14:174.210:240.511:010.37:596:02Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:144.35:204.311:320.411:570.18:006:02Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:114.56:224.312:350.28:016:02Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:084.77:224.312:52-0.21:350.08:026:02Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:034.98:174.41:46-0.42:32-0.38:036:02New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:555.19:104.42:40-0.63:26-0.48:036:02New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:475.110:034.43:33-0.74:20-0.68:046:02New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:425.110:594.34:25-0.85:12-0.68:056:02New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:395.011:584.35:18-0.86:03-0.68:066:02Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:384.96:10-0.76:54-0.58:076:02Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:594.21:374.87:04-0.57:47-0.48:076:03Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:004.22:344.68:01-0.38:41-0.38:086:03First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:594.23:284.59:01-0.29:37-0.38:096:03First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:564.34:204.410:02-0.110:31-0.38:096:03First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:504.45:114.311:01-0.111:23-0.38:106:04Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:434.56:024.311:57-0.18:116:04Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:364.66:534.212:14-0.412:51-0.28:116:05Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:274.67:424.21:02-0.41:41-0.28:126:05Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:154.78:294.21:48-0.42:30-0.38:126:05Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:594.79:144.22:33-0.43:15-0.38:136:06Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:414.69:574.13:15-0.43:59-0.38:136:06Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:214.510:384.03:55-0.34:41-0.28:146:07Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:594.411:183.94:33-0.35:19-0.18:146:07Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:314.311:543.85:08-0.25:550.08:156:08Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:454.25:41-0.16:290.18:156:09Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:213.711:54 AM4.26:14-0.17:010.18:156:09Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:353.712:314.16:520.07:360.18:166:10Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:103.81:204.17:380.18:200.18:166:10Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:043.82:174.18:390.29:140.08:166:11Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:103.93:234.09:530.210:19-0.18:176:12Third Quarter31Thu
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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