Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 10:54 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 5:00 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 - Dec 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:425.110:594.44:21-0.65:07-0.47:596:02Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:304.911:494.25:08-0.45:54-0.28:006:02Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:194.75:52-0.26:400.08:016:02Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:404.11:084.56:360.07:250.28:016:02Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:324.01:584.47:200.28:120.48:026:02Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:244.02:494.38:090.49:010.58:036:02Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:174.03:394.29:040.69:500.58:046:02Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:094.04:284.110:010.610:390.48:056:02Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:004.15:174.110:580.611:260.38:056:02Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:514.26:074.011:540.58:066:02Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:434.36:574.012:130.212:470.48:076:03Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:324.47:444.012:580.11:380.28:086:03Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:184.58:283.91:430.02:270.18:086:03Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:004.69:083.92:27-0.13:150.08:096:03New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:374.69:453.93:11-0.24:01-0.18:106:04New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:114.610:193.93:55-0.34:47-0.28:106:04New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:434.610:563.94:40-0.45:32-0.28:116:04Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:214.611:423.95:26-0.46:17-0.28:116:05Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:134.66:14-0.47:05-0.28:126:05Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:413.91:174.57:06-0.37:56-0.28:136:06Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:493.92:244.48:05-0.28:51-0.38:136:06First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:584.03:274.49:12-0.19:49-0.38:146:07First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:014.24:264.310:19-0.110:46-0.58:146:07First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:014.45:234.211:23-0.211:42-0.68:146:08Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:014.56:214.212:23-0.38:156:08Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:004.77:174.212:37-0.71:21-0.58:156:09Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:564.88:114.21:30-0.82:16-0.68:166:09Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:474.89:004.22:21-0.83:08-0.68:166:10Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:354.89:484.13:11-0.83:57-0.68:166:11Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:214.710:364.13:59-0.74:44-0.68:176:12Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:064.54:44-0.65:28-0.48:176:12Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 7:57 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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