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 3h 54m 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 - Oct 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:005.09:194.92:550.23:260.37:056:57Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:385.29:584.83:390.14:170.27:066:56Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:175.210:404.84:240.05:070.27:076:54Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:015.311:314.65:090.05:580.37:086:53Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:575.25:560.06:500.47:086:51Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:314.51:065.16:460.17:460.67:096:50Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:384.42:205.07:430.28:460.67:106:49Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:464.43:275.08:460.39:470.67:116:47Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:494.54:285.09:530.410:460.57:116:46Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:494.65:245.010:560.311:420.47:126:45Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:474.86:195.011:570.27:136:43Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:445.07:115.012:350.212:540.27:146:42Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:385.27:595.01:250.11:470.17:146:41Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:275.38:445.02:120.02:380.17:156:40New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:135.39:274.92:570.03:260.17:166:38New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:565.310:094.83:400.14:130.27:176:37New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:385.210:504.64:210.24:570.47:186:36New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:205.111:334.54:590.45:390.57:186:35Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:024.95:340.56:190.77:196:34Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:154.312:444.86:060.66:580.97:206:32Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:594.21:294.66:370.77:401.17:216:31Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:464.12:174.57:130.88:251.17:226:30First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:374.13:084.58:000.99:161.17:236:29First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:294.13:584.59:021.010:091.07:236:28First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:204.24:474.510:110.911:010.97:246:27First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:114.45:364.611:160.811:520.77:256:26Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:044.66:284.612:180.77:266:24Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:564.87:194.712:430.41:170.57:276:23Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:465.08:074.71:320.22:120.37:286:22Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:325.27:544.71:210.02:070.26:295:21Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:185.38:404.72:10-0.13:000.16:305:20Full Moon31Mon
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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