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 2h 32m 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 - May 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:464.24:133.99:590.710:000.96:227:55Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:384.15:054.010:500.711:010.86:217:56Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:304.15:574.111:380.611:580.76:207:57Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:204.16:494.312:250.56:197:57Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:104.17:374.512:530.61:090.36:187:58Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:554.18:204.61:440.51:510.26:177:59Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:374.18:584.82:340.32:330.16:168:00New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:164.09:314.93:220.23:140.06:158:00New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:524.09:594.94:100.13:570.06:148:01New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:293.910:305.04:570.14:400.06:138:02New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:123.911:124.95:440.05:260.06:128:03Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:063.86:320.16:140.06:128:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:074.81:113.87:230.17:080.16:118:04Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:204.72:193.98:180.28:100.26:108:05First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:394.63:244.19:160.29:190.36:098:06First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:454.64:244.310:140.110:270.26:098:06First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:454.65:224.611:10-0.111:310.16:088:07First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:414.56:194.812:03-0.26:078:08Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:364.57:155.012:320.012:54-0.46:078:09Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:294.48:065.21:29-0.11:44-0.46:068:09Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:194.38:545.32:23-0.22:31-0.46:058:10Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:064.39:395.23:14-0.23:17-0.36:058:11Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:524.210:235.14:03-0.24:02-0.16:048:12Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:384.011:074.94:50-0.14:450.16:048:12Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:253.911:524.75:350.05:250.26:038:13Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:133.86:170.26:040.46:038:14Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:374.51:033.86:590.46:410.66:028:14Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:254.41:543.87:410.57:220.76:028:15Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:144.22:463.88:250.68:110.96:028:16Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:044.13:373.99:110.79:120.96:018:16Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:534.14:274.09:580.610:170.96:018:17Third Quarter31Mon
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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