Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 11:47 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 48m at 5:53 am (4.0 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 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:584.210:194.83:590.13:530.16:228:13New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:404.210:544.64:390.24:330.26:238:12New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:194.111:204.55:160.25:110.36:238:11Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:534.111:244.55:490.35:470.46:248:10Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:114.16:200.36:240.56:258:10Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:274.26:500.37:060.66:268:09Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:304.41:104.37:240.27:570.76:268:08First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:214.42:074.58:080.29:030.86:278:07First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:204.33:154.69:030.210:130.76:288:06First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:284.24:274.710:090.111:210.66:298:05First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:414.25:384.911:170.16:298:04Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:544.26:485.112:240.412:24-0.16:308:03Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:054.37:515.21:240.11:27-0.26:318:02Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:084.48:495.32:21-0.12:27-0.46:318:00Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:064.69:445.43:15-0.33:24-0.56:327:59Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:034.710:375.34:07-0.54:19-0.66:337:58Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:004.811:305.24:56-0.65:13-0.56:347:57Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:564.85:44-0.66:05-0.46:347:56Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:225.112:524.96:31-0.56:57-0.16:357:55Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:134.91:474.87:18-0.37:500.16:367:54Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:044.72:414.88:07-0.18:460.46:367:52Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:554.63:334.88:570.19:420.56:377:51Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:464.54:244.89:490.210:380.66:387:50Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:374.45:144.910:410.311:320.66:397:49Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:284.46:054.911:330.36:397:48Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:204.46:564.912:240.512:230.36:407:46Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:124.57:455.01:130.41:120.36:417:45Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:024.58:315.02:000.41:590.36:417:44Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:484.59:134.92:440.32:450.36:427:42New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:324.59:514.93:260.33:280.36:437:41New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:124.510:244.84:060.34:100.36:447:40New Moon31Tue
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 8:50 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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