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 5h 12m 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 - Mar 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:014.33:233.99:16-0.29:24-0.27:407:08First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:554.24:163.910:140.010:20-0.17:397:08First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:494.25:093.911:100.011:150.07:377:09First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:444.16:033.912:040.07:367:10Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:384.26:574.012:10-0.112:55-0.17:357:11Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:314.27:484.11:01-0.11:44-0.17:337:12Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:194.38:354.21:50-0.22:29-0.27:327:13Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:034.39:194.22:36-0.33:11-0.27:317:13Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:434.310:004.33:20-0.33:51-0.27:297:14Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:204.210:374.24:02-0.34:28-0.17:287:15Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:524.111:084.24:42-0.35:01-0.17:277:16Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:144.011:194.25:20-0.25:30-0.17:267:17Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:213.911:304.35:56-0.15:580.07:247:17Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:503.96:350.06:290.07:237:18Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:064.312:343.97:180.17:070.07:217:19Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:544.41:283.88:120.37:570.17:207:20Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:514.32:363.89:190.39:050.17:197:21Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:044.33:573.810:270.310:240.17:177:21Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:354.35:133.911:320.111:38-0.17:167:22Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:544.46:234.112:33-0.17:157:23Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:044.67:274.312:45-0.31:29-0.47:137:24Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:054.78:254.61:46-0.62:23-0.67:127:24Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:584.89:184.82:43-0.83:14-0.87:117:25New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:494.810:095.03:38-1.04:03-0.97:097:26New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:384.811:015.04:31-1.04:50-0.97:087:27New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:284.611:524.95:22-0.95:36-0.87:067:27Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:184.46:12-0.76:21-0.57:057:28Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:434.81:094.27:01-0.47:07-0.37:047:29Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:354.62:014.17:53-0.17:550.07:027:30First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:294.52:554.08:470.18:480.37:017:30First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:234.33:484.09:430.39:440.47:007:31First Quarter31Fri
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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