Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 11:57 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:53 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Feb 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:304.23:504.09:41-0.39:57-0.58:096:41First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:254.24:433.910:41-0.210:52-0.58:086:42First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:194.25:363.811:38-0.211:46-0.48:086:43Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:144.26:303.812:33-0.38:076:44Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:084.27:223.912:39-0.41:25-0.38:066:45Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:594.38:123.91:29-0.52:14-0.48:056:46Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:454.38:594.02:17-0.53:00-0.48:046:47Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:294.39:434.03:02-0.53:43-0.48:036:48Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:094.210:253.93:45-0.54:23-0.38:036:49Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:474.111:043.94:25-0.55:01-0.38:026:50Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:214.011:393.85:03-0.45:34-0.28:016:50Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:463.95:38-0.36:04-0.18:006:51Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:033.811:53 AM3.86:12-0.26:30-0.17:596:52Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:083.812:183.86:480.06:58-0.17:586:53Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:403.91:013.87:310.17:35-0.17:576:54Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:263.91:543.78:280.28:25-0.17:566:55Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:234.02:583.69:390.39:300.07:556:56Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:344.04:133.610:500.210:45-0.17:546:57Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:584.15:303.611:560.111:56-0.37:536:58Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:174.26:413.812:57-0.27:526:59Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:274.47:454.01:02-0.51:54-0.57:507:00Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:264.68:424.22:03-0.82:48-0.77:497:01New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:204.89:364.43:00-1.13:40-0.97:487:02New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:124.810:294.53:55-1.24:29-1.17:477:02New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:034.811:224.64:48-1.35:17-1.17:467:03Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:544.65:39-1.26:04-1.07:457:04Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:164.612:454.46:30-1.06:50-0.87:437:05Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:114.51:374.27:23-0.77:38-0.67:427:06Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:064.42:294.18:18-0.48:29-0.47:417:07First Quarter29Tue
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 2:55 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (73% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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