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 5h 48m 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 - Jan 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:334.47:433.712:54-0.21:42-0.17:175:13New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:154.48:233.71:37-0.32:27-0.17:175:14New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:524.48:593.72:19-0.33:10-0.27:175:14New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:254.49:293.73:00-0.43:52-0.27:175:15New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:504.49:543.73:41-0.44:32-0.27:185:16Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:144.410:273.74:23-0.55:12-0.37:185:17Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:524.411:123.85:06-0.45:53-0.37:185:18Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:424.35:53-0.36:37-0.37:185:18Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:083.912:424.26:50-0.27:29-0.37:185:19First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:173.91:524.07:58-0.18:26-0.37:185:20First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:314.03:003.99:090.09:26-0.47:175:21First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:394.24:043.810:17-0.110:27-0.57:175:22Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:454.35:093.811:22-0.211:27-0.67:175:23Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:524.46:113.812:22-0.47:175:24Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:544.67:103.812:25-0.71:19-0.57:175:25Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:504.68:043.91:21-0.92:12-0.77:175:26Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:424.68:564.02:14-0.93:03-0.77:165:27Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:324.59:464.03:06-0.93:51-0.77:165:28Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:204.410:373.93:55-0.84:37-0.67:165:29Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:074.311:263.94:41-0.75:20-0.57:155:29Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:524.15:26-0.56:02-0.37:155:30Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:163.812:384.06:11-0.26:44-0.27:145:31Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:053.81:243.86:590.07:260.07:145:32Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:563.82:123.77:510.28:110.17:145:33Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:463.83:013.68:470.38:580.17:135:34Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:363.93:513.59:440.39:470.17:125:35Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:283.94:423.510:390.310:380.07:125:36Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:214.05:353.511:330.211:29-0.17:115:37Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:134.16:263.512:240.07:115:38Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:034.17:133.612:19-0.21:12-0.17:105:39Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:484.27:563.71:08-0.41:58-0.27:095:40New Moon31Thu
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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