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 : 8:21 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 18m at 2:20 pm (4.7 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 - Mar 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:284.15:483.711:550.16:406:07Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:274.36:444.012:00-0.312:47-0.26:396:08Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:194.47:354.312:58-0.51:37-0.56:386:09New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:074.58:244.51:54-0.72:25-0.76:376:10New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:534.69:114.72:48-0.93:12-0.86:356:11New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:404.510:014.83:41-0.93:58-0.96:346:11New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:304.310:544.84:33-0.94:44-0.96:336:12Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:234.211:514.75:25-0.75:31-0.76:316:13Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:194.06:18-0.56:21-0.56:306:14Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:524.51:193.97:16-0.27:17-0.36:296:15First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:554.42:203.88:170.08:19-0.16:276:15First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:574.33:183.89:180.19:230.06:266:16First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:574.24:163.910:160.010:240.06:256:17Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:554.25:134.011:110.011:22-0.16:236:18Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:514.26:084.212:03-0.16:226:19Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:414.36:594.412:16-0.212:51-0.26:216:19Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:274.37:454.51:06-0.31:35-0.36:196:20Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:094.38:294.61:53-0.32:17-0.36:186:21Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:484.39:094.62:37-0.32:55-0.26:176:22Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:264.29:474.63:20-0.33:31-0.16:156:23Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:034.010:224.54:00-0.24:020.06:146:23Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:363.910:504.44:380.04:290.16:136:24Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:043.710:584.35:140.14:540.16:116:25Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:233.711:194.35:500.35:230.26:106:26Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:543.66:290.46:010.26:086:26Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:014.312:433.67:170.66:500.36:076:27Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:554.21:493.78:170.67:540.46:066:28Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:064.23:013.89:210.59:130.36:046:29Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:294.24:093.910:220.410:290.26:036:29Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:424.35:144.211:190.111:370.06:026:30Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:484.46:154.412:13-0.16:006:31Waning Crescent31Wed
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 5:20 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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