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 37m 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 - Mar 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:264.412:473.86:41-0.26:40-0.26:406:08First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:164.21:393.77:340.17:270.16:386:08First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:094.12:323.68:290.38:210.36:376:09First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:034.03:253.69:260.49:190.36:366:10First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:583.94:193.610:210.410:170.36:356:11Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:553.95:143.711:140.411:130.26:336:12Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:504.06:083.812:030.36:326:13Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:424.06:584.012:050.112:490.26:316:13Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:274.17:444.112:540.01:320.16:296:14Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:074.18:254.21:41-0.12:120.06:286:15Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:424.19:004.22:25-0.22:49-0.16:276:16Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:124.09:294.33:08-0.23:24-0.16:256:17Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:334.09:464.43:50-0.23:57-0.26:246:17Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:543.910:094.54:32-0.14:30-0.26:236:18Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:283.910:474.55:150.05:06-0.26:216:19Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:143.811:374.56:020.15:47-0.16:206:20Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:123.76:570.26:380.06:196:21Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:414.41:283.68:020.37:470.16:176:21Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:104.32:503.69:090.39:050.16:166:22Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:344.34:013.810:120.210:180.06:156:23Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:454.45:074.011:120.011:24-0.36:136:24Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:504.56:104.312:07-0.36:126:24Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:484.67:074.612:25-0.512:59-0.56:106:25Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:394.67:594.81:22-0.71:48-0.66:096:26New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:254.68:475.02:15-0.72:35-0.76:086:27New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:104.59:335.03:06-0.73:20-0.76:066:27New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:554.410:194.93:55-0.64:02-0.56:056:28Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:404.211:034.84:42-0.44:43-0.36:046:29Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:274.011:494.65:27-0.25:22-0.16:026:30Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:153.96:130.16:010.26:016:31Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:384.41:073.87:010.46:420.46:006:31First Quarter31Mon
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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