Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 8:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 13m at 2:28 am (4.2 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 - Jul 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:023.94:164.39:330.310:410.96:038:27First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:023.85:084.510:290.211:470.76:048:27Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:053.86:074.711:300.16:048:27Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:133.77:094.812:490.612:330.06:058:26Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:213.88:095.01:480.31:36-0.16:058:26Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:223.99:055.12:440.12:35-0.36:068:26Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:194.010:005.23:37-0.13:33-0.46:068:26Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:164.110:555.24:29-0.34:29-0.56:078:26Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:154.211:505.15:19-0.55:23-0.56:078:25Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:154.36:07-0.56:17-0.46:088:25Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:444.91:144.56:54-0.57:11-0.26:098:25Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:364.82:114.67:42-0.58:090.06:098:25Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:274.63:064.78:32-0.49:090.26:108:24Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:184.43:594.89:24-0.310:080.36:108:24Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:094.24:514.810:16-0.211:070.46:118:23Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:594.15:424.811:08-0.16:128:23Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:514.16:344.812:020.411:59 AM-0.16:128:22Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:444.07:264.812:560.312:500.06:138:22Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:374.08:144.81:460.31:390.16:148:21Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:264.09:004.82:340.22:260.16:148:21New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:134.09:424.73:200.23:110.26:158:20New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:574.010:214.64:030.33:540.26:168:20New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:404.010:574.54:430.34:340.36:168:19New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:214.011:264.45:190.35:120.46:178:18Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:584.011:414.35:510.45:480.56:188:18Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:274.06:190.46:240.66:188:17Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:484.16:460.37:050.76:198:16Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:344.21:224.27:160.37:560.96:208:16First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:214.12:134.47:560.29:011.06:208:15First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:184.03:154.58:470.210:130.96:218:14First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:233.94:244.69:500.211:210.86:228:13First Quarter31Thu
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 5:25 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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