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 58m 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 - Apr 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:164.24:414.010:380.310:410.46:587:32First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:104.25:354.111:300.311:370.46:577:33Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:044.26:284.212:210.26:567:33Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:564.37:204.312:300.31:080.26:547:34Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:464.38:084.51:210.21:530.16:537:35Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:314.38:534.62:090.02:350.06:527:36Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:124.39:334.62:540.03:150.06:507:36Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:494.210:094.63:38-0.13:520.06:497:37Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:214.110:374.64:20-0.14:270.06:487:38Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:454.110:474.65:020.05:010.06:467:39Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:014.011:064.75:420.05:340.06:457:40Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:334.011:454.76:240.16:100.16:447:40Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:194.07:100.26:520.16:427:41Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:354.71:183.98:030.37:460.26:417:42Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:364.62:363.99:040.38:560.36:407:43Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:014.53:554.010:080.210:130.26:397:43Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:264.65:034.211:090.111:230.16:377:44Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:364.66:084.412:08-0.16:367:45Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:414.77:104.712:28-0.11:03-0.36:357:46Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:404.78:065.01:29-0.41:56-0.56:347:46Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:334.88:595.22:26-0.62:47-0.66:337:47New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:234.79:485.33:20-0.73:35-0.76:327:48New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:124.610:375.24:13-0.74:23-0.66:307:49New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:014.511:265.15:03-0.65:08-0.56:297:49Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:504.35:51-0.45:53-0.26:287:50Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:144.912:414.26:39-0.26:360.06:277:51Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:044.71:334.17:260.07:210.36:267:52Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:554.52:264.08:160.38:100.56:257:53First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:484.43:194.09:080.49:050.76:247:53First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:414.34:124.110:000.510:030.76:237:54First Quarter30Sun
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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