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 2h 33m 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 - Oct 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:484.65:255.010:560.411:420.46:065:56Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:434.76:165.011:500.46:065:55Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:354.87:035.112:310.312:420.36:075:54Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:234.97:475.01:170.31:300.36:085:52New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:095.08:285.02:000.32:160.36:095:51New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:515.09:074.82:410.33:000.46:095:50New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:325.09:454.73:180.43:420.56:105:48New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:114.910:214.53:530.54:220.66:115:47Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:454.810:514.34:230.65:010.86:125:46Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:094.711:104.24:490.75:380.96:125:44Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:124.711:354.15:160.76:181.16:135:43Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:484.75:500.77:051.26:145:42First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:204.112:414.76:340.88:021.26:155:40First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:234.11:534.77:330.89:041.16:165:39First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:394.23:154.88:470.810:030.96:165:38First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:474.34:234.910:020.711:010.76:175:37Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:504.55:265.011:100.511:550.46:185:35Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:524.86:245.112:130.26:195:34Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:495.07:175.212:470.11:120.06:205:33Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:425.38:075.21:38-0.22:08-0.26:205:32Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:345.58:575.12:27-0.33:03-0.26:215:31Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:265.59:495.03:16-0.43:57-0.26:225:30Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:205.510:434.84:05-0.44:50-0.16:235:28Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:185.411:414.64:54-0.35:420.16:245:27Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:185.25:44-0.16:370.36:255:26Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:404.51:185.16:370.27:330.56:265:25Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:394.42:174.97:340.48:310.66:265:24Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:364.43:124.88:350.59:270.66:275:23Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:324.54:044.89:350.510:210.56:285:22Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:254.64:554.810:320.511:110.46:295:21Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:184.75:454.811:260.56:305:20Waning Crescent31Wed
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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