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 5h 23m 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 - Feb 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:194.36:403.812:00-0.512:56-0.48:096:41Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:284.57:453.91:04-0.71:55-0.68:086:42Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:284.78:434.12:03-1.02:50-0.88:076:43New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:234.89:384.23:00-1.23:42-1.08:076:44New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:164.810:314.33:54-1.34:32-1.18:066:45New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:074.711:254.34:47-1.35:21-1.18:056:46Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:574.65:37-1.26:07-1.08:046:47Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:174.312:474.46:27-1.06:52-0.88:036:48Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:104.21:364.27:17-0.77:39-0.68:026:49Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:024.22:264.08:09-0.48:27-0.48:016:50First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:554.13:163.99:05-0.19:17-0.28:016:51First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:474.14:073.810:010.010:09-0.18:006:52First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:394.04:583.810:570.011:02-0.17:596:53First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:324.05:513.811:510.011:54-0.17:586:54Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:254.16:443.812:430.07:576:54Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:184.17:363.912:45-0.21:31-0.17:566:55Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:084.28:243.91:33-0.32:18-0.27:556:56Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:524.29:084.02:19-0.43:01-0.27:536:57Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:334.29:494.03:04-0.43:42-0.37:526:58Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:094.210:254.03:46-0.54:21-0.37:516:59Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:384.110:534.04:27-0.54:57-0.37:507:00Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:534.111:064.05:07-0.45:31-0.37:497:01Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:104.111:284.15:46-0.46:05-0.37:487:02Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:474.16:28-0.36:40-0.37:477:03Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:094.212:344.07:15-0.27:21-0.37:467:04Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:004.21:313.98:120.08:13-0.27:447:04Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:034.22:443.89:200.19:21-0.17:437:05Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:274.24:053.710:290.010:34-0.27:427:06Third Quarter28Sun
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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