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 5h 05m 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 - Apr 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:304.22:013.77:530.67:330.65:586:32First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:264.12:553.78:470.78:340.75:576:33First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:214.03:483.89:410.79:360.75:566:34First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:154.04:423.910:330.610:360.65:546:34Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:094.05:354.111:220.511:320.55:536:35Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:014.06:264.212:070.45:516:36Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:484.17:134.412:240.312:510.25:506:37Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:294.17:544.51:140.21:310.15:496:37Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:074.18:304.72:010.12:110.05:486:38Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:404.09:004.72:480.02:500.05:466:39Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:104.09:264.83:340.03:29-0.15:456:40Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:423.99:574.84:200.04:09-0.15:446:40Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:233.910:404.85:060.04:520.05:426:41Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:173.811:394.75:560.15:400.15:416:42Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:263.86:500.26:370.25:406:43Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:594.61:423.87:490.37:450.25:396:43Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:194.52:504.08:510.28:580.25:376:44Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:254.53:534.29:500.110:050.15:366:45Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:264.54:544.410:46-0.111:090.05:356:46Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:244.55:534.711:40-0.35:346:46Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:194.56:475.012:08-0.212:30-0.45:336:47Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:094.57:375.11:03-0.31:18-0.55:316:48New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:564.58:235.21:56-0.42:04-0.55:306:49New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:414.49:075.22:46-0.32:49-0.35:296:50New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:264.29:505.03:34-0.33:31-0.25:286:50New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:114.110:324.84:20-0.14:120.05:276:51Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:584.06:030.15:490.26:267:52Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:164.612:463.96:460.36:260.46:257:53Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:024.41:363.87:290.57:030.66:247:53Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:514.32:293.88:150.77:480.86:237:54First Quarter30Wed
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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