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 4h 58m 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 - Nov 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:344.811:134.25:020.46:030.86:315:19Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:204.85:420.56:480.86:325:18Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:044.212:164.86:310.57:430.86:325:17Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:114.31:224.87:340.58:430.76:335:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:314.42:414.88:480.59:430.56:345:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:394.63:554.810:000.410:410.26:355:15Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:434.85:024.811:070.211:370.06:365:14Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:455.06:044.912:090.06:375:13Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:455.37:024.912:32-0.31:08-0.26:385:12New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:405.47:564.91:25-0.42:04-0.36:395:11New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:335.58:494.82:18-0.52:59-0.46:405:11New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:275.59:424.73:09-0.63:52-0.46:415:10New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:225.310:374.64:00-0.54:43-0.36:425:09Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:175.211:344.54:50-0.45:33-0.16:435:09Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:135.05:40-0.16:230.06:445:08Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:314.41:074.86:320.17:150.26:455:08First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:274.42:004.77:270.38:080.36:465:07First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:224.42:514.68:240.59:000.36:475:06First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:154.43:404.59:210.59:510.36:475:06First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:074.54:304.510:160.510:400.36:485:05Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:584.65:194.511:100.411:270.26:495:05Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:494.76:094.512:000.36:505:05Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:384.86:564.412:120.112:490.36:515:04Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:244.87:414.412:550.11:350.26:525:04Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:074.88:234.31:360.02:200.26:535:03Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:464.89:024.22:160.03:030.26:545:03Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:194.79:374.12:550.03:450.26:555:03Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:394.610:044.03:320.04:240.26:565:03Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:444.610:224.04:100.05:030.36:575:02Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:174.710:564.04:480.05:430.36:585:02Waning Gibbous30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658501)

Common Questions About Orton Point, NC Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA