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 5h 14m 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 - Aug 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:124.52:564.88:20-0.49:070.36:228:13Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:084.33:534.99:14-0.210:090.46:238:12Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:034.24:494.910:11-0.111:090.46:248:11Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:584.15:454.911:080.06:258:10Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:544.16:414.812:070.412:050.06:258:09Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:514.17:354.81:010.31:000.06:268:08Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:454.28:244.91:530.31:520.06:278:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:354.39:094.82:410.22:410.16:278:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:234.39:504.83:270.23:270.16:288:05New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:084.310:304.74:090.24:110.26:298:04New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:524.311:084.64:480.24:530.46:308:03New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:344.311:434.45:240.35:320.56:308:02Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:154.35:550.46:100.76:318:01Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:144.212:524.36:220.46:480.86:328:00Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:374.11:274.36:470.57:291.06:337:59Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:024.02:004.37:170.58:201.16:337:58First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:463.92:464.47:580.59:221.16:347:56First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:443.93:454.58:520.510:271.16:357:55First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:513.94:474.69:590.511:291.06:357:54First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:583.95:524.711:100.46:367:53Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:044.06:554.912:280.712:180.26:377:52Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:084.27:525.11:240.51:220.16:387:51Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:064.48:445.22:160.22:21-0.16:387:49Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:004.69:335.33:07-0.13:17-0.36:397:48Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:524.910:215.23:56-0.34:13-0.36:407:47Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:465.011:105.14:43-0.45:06-0.36:407:46Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:415.15:29-0.55:59-0.26:417:44Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:024.912:385.16:15-0.46:530.06:427:43Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:564.71:365.17:02-0.37:490.36:437:42Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:514.52:355.07:53-0.18:470.56:437:40Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:484.43:334.98:480.19:480.66:447:39Third 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 11:24 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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