Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 19m at 7:30 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:534.11:244.07:470.18:07-0.27:175:13First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:084.22:393.99:000.19:10-0.37:175:13First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:234.33:503.810:100.110:14-0.47:175:14Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:334.44:583.811:15-0.111:17-0.67:175:15Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:424.56:033.812:15-0.37:175:16Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:474.67:043.912:18-0.71:12-0.57:185:17Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:454.78:004.01:15-0.92:06-0.77:185:17Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:384.78:524.12:10-1.02:58-0.87:185:18Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:284.79:444.23:03-1.03:46-0.87:185:19Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:174.610:354.23:53-1.04:32-0.87:185:20Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:034.411:264.14:41-0.85:16-0.77:175:21Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:494.25:27-0.65:59-0.57:175:22Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:164.112:354.06:14-0.36:41-0.37:175:23Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:064.01:223.97:03-0.17:25-0.27:175:24Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:564.02:113.77:560.18:120.07:175:25Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:474.03:013.68:520.29:000.07:175:25Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:374.03:513.69:480.39:500.07:165:26Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:294.04:433.510:420.210:420.07:165:27Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:234.05:363.511:350.111:33-0.17:165:28Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:164.16:273.612:250.07:155:29Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:054.27:153.612:23-0.21:12-0.17:155:30Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:494.27:583.71:10-0.31:57-0.27:145:31New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:294.28:363.81:56-0.42:40-0.37:145:32New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:034.29:093.82:41-0.53:21-0.47:145:33New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:324.29:373.93:25-0.64:00-0.57:135:34New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:584.210:074.04:09-0.64:39-0.67:135:35Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:304.210:474.14:54-0.55:18-0.67:125:36Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:144.111:384.15:41-0.45:59-0.67:115:37Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:103.96:36-0.36:47-0.57:115:38First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:404.11:193.87:39-0.17:44-0.47:105:39First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:584.12:323.68:480.08:49-0.47:095:40First 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 10:35 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 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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