Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 32m at 8:21 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:493.810:514.85:260.25:060.16:227:55Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:223.811:304.86:090.25:480.16:217:56Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:093.96:530.26:340.26:207:56Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:224.71:113.97:430.37:280.36:197:57Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:294.72:264.08:380.38:350.36:187:58Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:504.63:364.29:360.29:480.36:177:59Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:014.64:404.410:340.010:580.26:167:59Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:034.55:404.711:30-0.16:158:00Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:034.56:404.912:030.112:24-0.36:148:01Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:014.47:375.21:04-0.11:17-0.46:138:02Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:564.48:305.32:02-0.22:08-0.56:138:03New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:484.39:205.32:57-0.32:59-0.56:128:03New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:384.310:095.23:49-0.33:48-0.46:118:04New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:284.210:575.04:40-0.34:35-0.26:108:05New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:194.111:464.85:28-0.15:220.06:108:06Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:114.06:140.06:060.26:098:06Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:364.61:044.07:000.26:510.46:088:07Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:274.41:583.97:460.47:380.66:078:08Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:184.32:514.08:340.58:310.86:078:09First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:094.23:434.19:220.69:290.96:068:09First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:594.14:344.210:100.510:280.96:068:10First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:474.05:244.410:560.511:250.86:058:11First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:364.06:154.511:410.46:048:11Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:253.97:044.612:190.712:260.36:048:12Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:153.97:514.81:120.61:100.36:038:13Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:013.88:344.82:020.41:540.26:038:13Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:443.89:134.92:500.32:380.16:038:14Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:233.89:484.93:370.23:220.16:028:15Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:013.810:204.94:230.14:070.06:028:15Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:393.810:554.95:090.04:540.06:018:16Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:243.911:414.95:530.05:410.06:018:17Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 11:24 pm — 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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