Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:10 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 47m at 3:19 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Mar 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:234.16:443.812:450.16:406:07Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:134.37:324.012:44-0.31:34-0.26:396:08Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:584.48:174.21:38-0.62:20-0.46:386:09Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:414.59:024.42:31-0.73:05-0.66:376:10Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:234.59:474.63:23-0.83:50-0.76:356:11Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:074.410:364.64:14-0.84:33-0.76:346:11Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:564.211:294.65:05-0.75:17-0.66:336:12Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:504.05:58-0.56:04-0.56:316:13Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:284.612:503.86:55-0.26:57-0.36:306:14Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:324.41:543.77:570.07:58-0.16:296:15Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:384.32:573.69:000.19:050.06:276:15Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:414.23:583.710:020.110:100.06:266:16Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:444.24:583.811:000.111:11-0.16:256:17Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:444.25:573.911:550.06:236:18Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:394.36:514.112:08-0.212:45-0.26:226:19Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:274.47:394.31:00-0.31:32-0.36:216:19New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:094.48:244.41:49-0.42:15-0.36:196:20New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:504.49:054.52:35-0.42:55-0.36:186:21New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:284.39:454.53:19-0.33:32-0.26:176:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:064.110:224.54:00-0.24:05-0.16:156:23Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:443.910:544.44:39-0.14:340.06:146:23Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:203.811:194.35:170.14:590.16:136:24Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:553.611:334.25:530.35:250.26:116:25Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:323.56:320.55:580.36:106:26Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:044.21:173.57:190.76:430.36:086:26First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:524.12:143.58:170.87:410.46:076:27First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:574.13:133.69:190.78:540.46:066:28First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:174.14:123.710:190.610:090.36:046:29First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:314.15:123.911:160.411:180.16:036:29Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:374.36:104.212:090.16:026:30Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:354.47:044.512:20-0.112:59-0.16:006:31Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 6:14 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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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