Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 39m at 2:28 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Sep 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:464.37:345.21:010.51:040.06:457:37Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:504.68:305.31:560.22:05-0.26:467:36Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:474.89:215.32:48-0.13:03-0.36:467:35Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:415.010:105.33:38-0.33:58-0.36:477:33Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:345.210:585.14:26-0.44:51-0.36:487:32Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:275.211:464.95:11-0.45:42-0.16:487:31Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:205.25:56-0.36:320.16:497:29Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:364.71:125.16:40-0.17:230.46:507:28Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:274.52:055.07:250.28:170.76:507:27Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:194.42:594.98:130.49:130.96:517:25Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:134.33:524.89:060.610:091.06:527:24Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:064.34:444.710:020.711:031.06:527:22Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:594.35:374.710:580.711:550.96:537:21Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:524.36:294.811:520.76:547:20Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:454.47:194.812:440.812:440.66:557:18Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:364.58:054.81:300.71:330.66:557:17Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:234.68:464.82:130.62:200.56:567:15New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:064.79:234.82:540.63:050.56:577:14New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:454.79:544.63:310.53:490.66:577:13New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:184.810:184.54:060.54:320.66:587:11New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:394.810:334.54:390.55:130.76:597:10Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:524.811:014.45:110.55:550.86:597:08Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:234.911:424.35:440.56:390.97:007:07Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:094.96:220.57:301.07:017:06Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:334.21:074.97:080.58:301.17:027:04First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:384.22:284.98:070.69:361.17:027:03First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:014.13:584.99:230.610:400.97:037:01First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:204.24:095.09:390.510:400.76:046:00Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:284.45:135.110:470.311:370.46:045:59Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:344.76:135.211:510.16:055:57Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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