Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 11:04 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:00 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Aug 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:284.54:114.89:43-0.210:330.36:228:13Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:264.35:094.910:40-0.211:350.26:238:12Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:234.36:075.011:38-0.26:248:11Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:224.27:065.012:340.212:35-0.26:258:10Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:194.38:015.11:300.11:30-0.26:258:09Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:144.38:515.12:230.02:23-0.26:268:08New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:054.39:385.03:13-0.13:14-0.26:278:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:544.410:234.94:00-0.14:02-0.16:278:06New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:434.411:064.84:450.04:480.16:288:05New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:304.311:494.65:270.15:320.26:298:04Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:174.36:060.26:130.46:308:03Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:314.51:044.36:420.36:540.66:308:02Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:134.31:514.37:160.57:380.86:318:01Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:574.22:384.37:490.58:271.06:328:00First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:434.13:264.48:250.69:231.06:337:59First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:314.04:144.49:090.610:211.06:337:58First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:203.95:034.510:030.611:181.06:347:57First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:113.95:544.611:010.56:357:55Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:053.96:474.712:140.812:010.46:357:54Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:594.07:394.91:080.612:590.36:367:53Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:524.28:275.01:590.41:550.16:377:52Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:404.39:125.12:490.22:490.06:387:51Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:264.59:565.23:370.03:42-0.16:387:49Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:134.610:415.24:24-0.24:35-0.26:397:48Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:034.711:305.15:10-0.35:27-0.26:407:47Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:584.85:55-0.36:19-0.16:407:46Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:225.012:564.96:41-0.37:130.16:417:44Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:174.81:564.97:30-0.28:120.36:427:43Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:154.62:575.08:22-0.19:140.46:437:42Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:144.53:565.09:200.010:160.56:437:40Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:124.44:545.010:200.111:160.46:447:39Third 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 2:02 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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