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 5h 17m 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 - May 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:244.45:564.711:40-0.16:227:54Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:154.46:484.912:040.112:29-0.26:217:55Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:054.47:375.012:580.01:16-0.26:207:56Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:534.38:245.11:490.02:01-0.26:197:57Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:374.39:075.12:37-0.12:44-0.16:187:58Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:204.29:475.03:23-0.13:240.06:177:58Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:024.110:264.94:060.04:020.16:177:59Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:424.011:034.84:480.14:370.26:168:00Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:213.911:344.65:270.25:090.36:158:01Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:573.811:504.56:040.35:400.46:148:01Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:283.86:400.46:120.46:138:02Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:044.512:563.87:160.56:510.56:128:03Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:444.41:393.97:560.57:400.66:118:04Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:354.42:404.08:440.58:430.76:118:04Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:374.33:434.29:390.410:000.76:108:05Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:464.34:424.410:350.211:130.66:098:06Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:534.35:434.611:320.16:088:07Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:004.26:444.912:200.412:29-0.16:088:07Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:054.27:435.11:220.21:25-0.36:078:08Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:054.28:385.32:21-0.12:20-0.46:068:09New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:014.29:325.33:17-0.33:14-0.56:068:10New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:574.210:285.34:12-0.44:09-0.56:058:10New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:554.211:265.25:05-0.55:02-0.56:058:11Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:554.25:56-0.55:55-0.46:048:12Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:255.012:554.36:46-0.46:49-0.26:048:12Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:234.91:544.37:38-0.37:440.06:038:13Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:194.72:514.48:30-0.28:430.26:038:14First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:124.63:464.59:24-0.19:430.36:028:14First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:024.44:384.710:16-0.110:410.36:028:15First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:514.45:284.811:06-0.111:370.36:028:16Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:404.36:194.911:54-0.16:018:16Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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