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 26m at 10:54 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:42 pm (4.7 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 - Oct 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:485.29:175.42:46-0.23:08-0.37:066:56Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:415.410:075.33:36-0.34:03-0.37:076:55Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:345.410:585.24:25-0.44:56-0.37:076:53Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:285.411:505.05:13-0.45:48-0.17:086:52Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:235.35:59-0.26:400.17:096:51Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:434.81:185.26:460.07:320.37:096:49Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:384.62:145.17:350.28:270.67:106:48Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:334.53:095.08:280.59:230.77:116:47Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:274.54:024.99:250.610:190.87:126:45Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:214.54:544.910:210.711:120.77:136:44Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:134.65:454.911:170.77:136:43Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:064.76:354.912:030.712:100.67:146:41Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:574.87:244.912:500.61:000.57:156:40Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:474.98:104.91:360.51:490.57:166:39Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:334.98:524.92:180.42:350.47:176:38New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:165.09:304.82:590.43:200.47:176:36New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:555.010:054.63:360.44:030.57:186:35New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:294.910:334.54:120.44:440.57:196:34New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:514.910:464.44:450.55:250.67:206:33Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:544.911:084.45:170.56:050.77:216:32Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:234.911:484.35:500.56:470.87:216:30Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:084.96:280.57:350.87:226:29Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:394.31:054.97:150.58:330.97:236:28First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:434.22:184.98:160.69:360.87:246:27First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:064.33:494.99:310.610:380.67:256:26First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:234.45:015.010:450.511:370.47:266:25First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:304.66:065.111:530.37:276:24Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:344.97:065.112:330.112:560.17:276:23Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:355.18:025.21:27-0.11:55-0.17:286:22Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:305.38:535.12:19-0.32:51-0.37:296:21Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:225.59:435.13:09-0.43:46-0.37:306:20Full 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 2:18 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 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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