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 2h 11m 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 - Jan 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:134.65:42-0.86:19-0.77:175:12Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:354.21:044.46:36-0.57:08-0.67:175:13First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:324.21:554.27:34-0.37:59-0.57:175:14First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:274.22:454.08:34-0.18:51-0.47:175:15First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:204.33:353.99:330.09:43-0.37:175:16First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:124.34:263.810:300.010:35-0.37:185:16Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:054.35:183.711:250.011:25-0.37:185:17Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:584.36:113.712:17-0.17:185:18Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:484.37:013.712:14-0.31:06-0.17:185:19Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:364.37:483.81:01-0.31:52-0.17:185:20Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:204.38:323.71:46-0.32:36-0.17:175:21Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:014.29:133.72:29-0.33:18-0.17:175:22Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:384.19:513.63:09-0.33:550.07:175:22Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:094.010:253.63:46-0.34:300.07:175:23Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:273.910:483.64:22-0.25:010.07:175:24Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:373.911:043.74:57-0.15:290.07:175:25Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:093.911:403.85:350.05:58-0.17:165:26Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:533.86:190.16:34-0.17:165:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:283.912:463.77:160.37:21-0.17:165:28Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:273.91:493.58:290.38:22-0.17:155:29Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:384.03:023.49:440.39:34-0.27:155:30Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:564.14:183.410:520.210:45-0.37:155:31Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:144.25:333.511:55-0.111:53-0.57:145:32Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:264.46:403.612:54-0.37:145:33Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:284.67:393.812:55-0.81:49-0.67:135:34New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:234.78:344.01:53-1.02:41-0.87:135:35New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:164.89:284.22:49-1.23:31-0.97:125:36New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:064.710:224.33:42-1.24:18-1.07:125:37Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:554.511:154.34:33-1.15:04-1.07:115:38Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:434.35:23-0.95:48-0.97:105:39Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:084.312:314.16:14-0.66:33-0.77:105:40Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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