Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 10:10 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 4:00 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Mar 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:174.41:343.87:27-0.17:33-0.16:406:08Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:104.22:273.78:240.18:270.16:386:08Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:034.13:203.69:210.29:230.26:376:09Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:574.14:143.610:170.310:200.26:366:10Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:534.05:093.711:100.311:150.26:356:11Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:484.16:033.812:010.26:336:12Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:414.16:543.912:070.112:480.16:326:13Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:294.27:404.012:560.01:320.06:316:13Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:114.28:224.11:42-0.12:130.06:296:14New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:494.29:004.12:25-0.22:51-0.16:286:15New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:234.19:314.13:07-0.23:26-0.16:276:16New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:514.09:494.23:47-0.13:58-0.16:256:17New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:083.910:024.34:26-0.14:28-0.16:246:17Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:283.910:344.45:060.04:59-0.16:236:18Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:053.811:174.55:480.15:34-0.16:216:19Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:553.76:380.36:180.06:206:20First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:104.412:593.67:400.47:150.16:196:21First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:154.42:213.68:490.48:300.16:176:21First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:424.33:383.79:560.39:490.16:166:22First Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:104.34:473.810:590.211:00-0.16:156:23Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:254.45:534.111:57-0.16:136:24Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:304.66:534.412:05-0.412:51-0.46:126:24Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:264.77:484.71:04-0.61:42-0.66:116:25Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:164.78:384.92:00-0.82:30-0.76:096:26Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:034.79:275.02:53-0.93:17-0.76:086:27Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:494.510:165.03:44-0.84:01-0.76:066:27Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:354.311:044.94:33-0.74:44-0.56:056:28Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:224.111:524.75:21-0.45:26-0.36:046:29Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:114.06:08-0.16:080.06:026:30Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:424.51:033.86:580.26:520.36:016:30Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:344.41:573.77:510.47:440.56:006:31Third Quarter31Wed
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 7:05 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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