Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 57m at 9:15 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:424.41:114.66:370.57:170.96:447:38Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:264.21:564.57:070.68:031.16:457:37Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:134.12:444.57:400.78:551.26:467:35Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:034.03:354.58:210.89:521.36:477:34Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:543.94:264.59:150.810:481.26:477:33Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:453.95:184.610:170.811:421.16:487:31Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:384.06:124.711:200.76:497:30Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:314.17:044.812:341.012:200.66:497:29Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:234.37:524.91:240.81:170.46:507:27Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:124.58:355.02:110.52:110.36:517:26New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:564.79:145.12:570.33:040.16:517:25New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:384.89:525.13:410.13:560.16:527:23New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:215.010:325.04:240.04:470.16:537:22New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:065.111:174.85:07-0.15:380.16:537:20Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:585.25:51-0.16:310.36:547:19Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:084.612:575.16:360.07:260.56:557:18Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:094.42:025.17:260.28:270.76:567:16First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:154.33:095.08:240.39:300.86:567:15First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:224.24:135.09:300.410:330.86:577:13First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:254.25:155.010:360.511:320.76:587:12Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:254.36:145.011:380.46:587:11Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:254.57:095.012:280.612:380.36:597:09Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:224.67:595.11:200.41:330.37:007:08Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:144.87:445.11:080.31:240.26:006:06Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:014.98:255.01:530.22:130.36:016:05Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:465.09:064.92:360.22:590.36:026:04Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:285.09:454.73:150.33:440.56:036:02Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:085.010:254.53:520.44:260.66:036:01Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:484.911:064.44:250.55:060.86:045:59Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:254.811:474.24:540.65:461.06:055:58Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 12:17 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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