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 : 7:30 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 1:31 pm (4.7 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 - Aug 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:554.18:314.81:550.41:500.26:228:13Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:414.19:124.82:400.32:360.26:238:12Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:234.19:484.83:230.33:210.26:248:11Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:004.210:184.74:040.24:050.26:248:10Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:314.210:404.74:430.14:490.26:258:09Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:554.311:034.65:200.05:320.26:268:09Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:264.411:414.65:57-0.16:180.36:268:08Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:104.66:34-0.17:080.46:278:07Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:304.51:064.67:17-0.18:070.66:288:06Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:304.32:174.78:070.09:130.76:298:05Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:434.23:344.89:080.010:200.66:298:04Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:564.14:444.910:150.011:250.56:308:03Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:044.25:514.911:21-0.16:318:01Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:104.26:565.012:250.312:25-0.26:328:00Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:134.47:565.11:230.11:26-0.36:327:59Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:134.58:495.22:17-0.12:23-0.36:337:58New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:074.79:385.13:08-0.23:17-0.46:347:57New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:594.810:245.03:57-0.34:09-0.36:347:56New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:504.811:094.94:43-0.34:59-0.26:357:55Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:404.811:544.75:27-0.25:460.06:367:54Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:284.86:08-0.16:320.36:377:52Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:404.51:174.76:480.17:180.56:377:51Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:274.42:064.77:270.38:070.76:387:50First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:154.22:564.68:080.59:000.96:397:49First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:064.23:474.68:540.69:541.06:397:47First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:574.14:374.69:450.710:481.06:407:46First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:484.15:284.710:400.611:400.96:417:45Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:404.16:204.711:340.66:427:44Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:324.27:114.812:300.812:280.56:427:42Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:234.37:574.81:180.71:190.46:437:41Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:104.48:394.92:040.52:090.36:447:40Full Moon31Wed
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 4:30 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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