Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 11:04 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 13m at 4:50 pm (4.7 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 - Mar 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:154.27:273.912:40-0.21:26-0.16:406:07Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:584.48:094.11:32-0.42:13-0.36:396:08New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:394.58:494.22:22-0.62:57-0.56:386:09New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:184.59:294.43:12-0.73:41-0.66:376:10New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:594.510:124.54:01-0.84:24-0.76:356:11Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:444.311:004.54:50-0.75:07-0.76:346:11Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:354.211:564.55:42-0.65:52-0.66:336:12Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:334.06:37-0.36:42-0.46:316:13Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:014.41:363.87:38-0.17:40-0.26:306:14First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:104.42:403.88:430.08:45-0.16:296:15First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:164.33:413.89:460.09:50-0.16:276:15First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:204.34:423.910:46-0.110:52-0.26:266:16Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:234.35:424.011:43-0.211:52-0.36:256:17Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:234.46:394.212:36-0.36:236:18Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:154.47:304.412:47-0.41:25-0.46:226:19Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:014.58:174.51:38-0.52:12-0.46:216:19Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:444.59:014.52:26-0.52:55-0.46:196:20Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:244.49:444.53:12-0.53:36-0.36:186:21Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:044.310:254.53:55-0.44:13-0.26:176:22Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:434.111:054.44:36-0.24:46-0.16:156:22Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:233.911:434.35:150.05:150.16:146:23Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:023.85:540.25:410.26:136:24Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:204.212:443.66:340.46:080.36:116:25Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:594.11:313.67:210.56:470.46:106:26Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:444.02:233.58:150.67:410.56:086:26Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:414.03:163.69:140.78:520.56:076:27Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:414.04:113.710:120.610:050.46:066:28Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:414.15:073.811:080.411:110.36:046:29Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:404.26:034.012:010.26:036:29Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:354.46:544.312:120.012:510.06:026:30Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:244.57:424.51:08-0.21:40-0.36:006:31New Moon31Sun
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 pm — 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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