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 3h 09m 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 - Nov 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:233.912:084.56:030.77:251.26:315:19Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:153.91:094.56:540.88:201.16:325:18Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:164.02:234.67:590.89:171.06:325:17Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:154.23:284.69:120.710:110.76:335:16Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:124.44:274.710:220.611:040.56:345:16Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:094.65:264.711:270.411:560.26:355:15Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:064.96:224.712:290.36:365:14Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:005.27:154.712:470.01:270.16:375:13New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:515.48:054.61:37-0.22:230.06:385:12New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:425.58:564.52:27-0.33:18-0.16:395:12New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:365.49:504.43:19-0.34:11-0.16:405:11Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:345.310:494.24:10-0.35:040.06:415:10Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:375.111:524.25:02-0.15:560.26:425:09Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:404.95:560.06:510.36:435:09Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:554.11:414.86:540.27:470.46:445:08First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:574.22:374.77:560.48:440.46:455:08First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:554.33:294.68:580.59:380.46:465:07First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:504.44:184.59:580.510:290.36:465:06Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:444.55:074.510:540.411:170.26:475:06Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:364.75:554.411:480.36:485:05Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:264.86:424.412:020.112:380.36:495:05Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:124.97:274.312:450.11:260.26:505:05Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:554.98:104.31:270.12:120.26:515:04Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:364.98:514.12:060.12:560.26:525:04Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:144.89:304.02:440.23:370.36:535:03Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:484.710:073.93:190.24:170.46:545:03Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:154.510:403.83:530.34:540.56:555:03Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:264.511:063.74:270.35:310.66:565:03Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:524.411:343.85:020.36:080.76:575:02Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:364.45:430.36:490.66:585:02Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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