Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 46m at 1:40 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Nov 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:204.711:514.15:270.66:351.06:315:19Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:114.66:110.67:230.96:325:18First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:484.11:154.67:070.78:200.96:325:17First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:004.22:304.78:180.79:180.76:335:16First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:094.43:374.79:330.710:140.46:345:16Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:124.64:404.710:420.511:100.26:355:15Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:144.95:414.711:470.36:365:14Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:155.16:394.712:040.012:470.16:375:13Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:125.37:344.712:57-0.21:45-0.16:385:12Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:055.58:264.71:50-0.42:41-0.26:395:12Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:595.59:204.62:42-0.43:35-0.26:405:11Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:555.310:164.53:35-0.44:27-0.16:415:10Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:545.211:154.44:27-0.35:180.06:425:09Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:545.05:18-0.26:100.16:435:09Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:144.312:524.86:110.07:030.36:445:08Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:134.31:484.77:080.27:570.46:455:08Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:114.42:404.68:070.48:510.46:465:07Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:054.43:304.59:070.59:430.36:475:06Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:584.54:194.410:040.510:320.36:475:06Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:504.75:084.410:590.411:190.26:485:05Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:414.85:574.311:510.46:495:05Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:304.96:444.312:040.112:400.36:505:05Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:174.97:294.312:480.11:270.26:515:04New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:004.98:124.21:290.12:120.26:525:04New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:414.98:514.12:090.12:550.26:535:03New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:194.89:284.02:470.23:370.36:545:03New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:524.69:593.93:240.24:160.36:555:03Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:134.510:193.93:590.24:530.46:565:03Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:234.510:423.94:340.25:290.46:575:02Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:574.511:244.05:120.26:080.46:585:02Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 4:40 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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