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 1h 47m 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 - Feb 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:273.812:453.96:22-0.26:51-0.18:086:42Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:103.71:243.76:590.07:210.08:086:43Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:543.72:053.67:400.27:520.18:076:43Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:393.72:493.58:310.38:310.18:066:44Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:273.73:393.49:310.49:230.18:056:45Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:173.74:313.410:350.410:240.18:056:46Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:103.85:273.411:360.311:280.08:046:47Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:083.96:253.412:350.18:036:48Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:074.17:223.612:30-0.21:30-0.18:026:49Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:014.38:153.81:29-0.42:22-0.38:016:50Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:514.59:033.92:24-0.73:12-0.68:006:51New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:384.69:504.13:18-0.94:01-0.87:596:52New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:254.710:394.24:10-1.04:48-0.97:586:53New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:144.611:304.35:01-1.15:35-1.07:576:54Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:044.55:53-1.16:21-0.97:566:55Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:254.312:574.46:45-0.97:08-0.87:556:56Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:234.31:524.27:40-0.77:58-0.77:546:57First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:234.32:494.08:41-0.48:54-0.57:536:58First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:234.33:463.99:43-0.29:52-0.47:526:59First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:224.24:433.810:45-0.210:52-0.37:517:00First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:214.25:403.811:44-0.211:50-0.37:507:00Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:204.26:373.812:40-0.27:487:01Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:174.37:314.012:46-0.41:33-0.37:477:02Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:094.38:224.11:39-0.52:22-0.47:467:03Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:554.39:094.22:29-0.53:08-0.47:457:04Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:384.39:534.23:16-0.53:51-0.47:447:05Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:194.310:354.24:00-0.54:31-0.37:437:06Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:584.211:164.14:41-0.45:08-0.27:417:07Full Moon28Wed
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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