Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 15m at 5:55 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:08 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Jun 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:054.49:425.33:15-0.53:21-0.66:018:17Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:584.310:335.24:07-0.54:12-0.56:008:18Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:514.311:245.04:57-0.55:02-0.36:008:18Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:444.25:45-0.45:49-0.16:008:19Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:144.912:374.26:31-0.26:360.16:008:19Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:034.71:304.17:16-0.17:240.36:008:20Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:524.52:224.28:020.18:140.55:598:20Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:424.43:144.28:490.29:090.75:598:21Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:314.34:044.39:370.210:040.75:598:21Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:194.24:544.410:240.210:590.75:598:22Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:084.15:434.511:100.211:530.65:598:22Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:584.16:334.611:560.25:598:23Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:484.07:224.712:450.512:420.15:598:23Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:384.08:094.81:350.41:280.05:598:24Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:244.08:504.82:240.32:130.05:598:24New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:074.09:274.83:100.12:580.05:598:24New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:474.09:584.83:560.03:43-0.15:598:25New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:264.010:234.84:400.04:29-0.15:598:25New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:044.010:534.85:24-0.15:14-0.16:008:25Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:484.111:374.86:07-0.26:02-0.16:008:25Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:424.26:51-0.26:520.06:008:26Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:324.71:434.37:38-0.27:490.16:008:26Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:384.62:464.48:30-0.38:540.26:008:26First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:484.53:474.69:26-0.310:000.26:018:26First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:524.44:454.810:23-0.411:040.16:018:26First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:534.35:444.911:21-0.46:018:27Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:534.36:435.112:060.012:18-0.56:028:27Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:544.27:405.11:05-0.11:13-0.56:028:27Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:514.28:335.22:01-0.22:08-0.56:028:27Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:454.39:245.12:54-0.33:00-0.56:038:27Full Moon30Mon
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 9:01 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (11% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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