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 54m at 8:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:10 pm (4.7 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 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:355.39:504.33:310.04:270.36:305:19Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:295.210:484.24:200.05:180.36:315:18Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:365.111:564.15:110.16:110.46:325:18Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:474.96:060.27:080.56:335:17First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:064.11:544.97:080.38:080.56:345:16First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:134.22:554.88:150.49:060.56:355:15First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:154.43:504.89:210.410:020.36:365:14First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:134.64:434.810:230.310:550.16:375:13Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:104.85:354.711:220.211:450.06:385:12Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:045.06:244.712:170.16:395:12Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:555.17:114.612:32-0.11:080.16:405:11Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:415.27:554.61:18-0.11:580.16:415:10Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:245.28:384.52:01-0.12:450.16:425:10Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:055.19:204.32:420.13:300.26:425:09Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:455.010:024.23:220.24:120.36:435:08Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:254.810:454.13:580.34:530.56:445:08Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:044.611:284.04:320.45:310.76:455:07Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:434.55:050.56:090.86:465:07Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:133.912:224.35:390.66:490.96:475:06Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:003.81:064.36:200.67:330.96:485:06Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:503.91:564.27:120.78:220.96:495:05Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:413.92:464.28:170.89:120.76:505:05Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:324.13:364.29:270.810:030.56:515:04Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:224.34:284.210:340.710:540.46:525:04Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:154.55:244.211:360.511:460.26:535:04Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:094.76:194.212:350.36:545:03Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:004.97:124.212:380.01:320.26:555:03New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:495.18:024.11:30-0.22:270.06:565:03New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:395.18:534.12:22-0.33:20-0.16:565:03New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:345.19:484.13:15-0.44:12-0.16:575:02Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 11:46 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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