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 2h 14m at 5:38 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:51 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 - Sep 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:214.58:415.02:170.42:190.26:447:38New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:044.69:195.03:020.23:100.16:457:37New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:444.79:555.03:470.04:000.06:467:36New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:254.810:325.04:31-0.14:500.06:467:34New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:084.911:154.95:15-0.25:390.06:477:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:585.05:59-0.26:310.16:487:32Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:084.812:585.06:45-0.17:250.26:497:30Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:104.62:035.07:360.08:240.46:497:29First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:174.53:085.08:340.19:270.56:507:28First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:234.54:105.19:360.110:290.46:517:26First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:244.55:095.110:390.111:280.46:517:25Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:244.66:075.111:400.16:527:23Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:234.77:045.212:250.212:380.06:537:22Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:204.87:565.21:180.11:340.06:537:21Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:134.98:435.22:090.02:26-0.16:547:19Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:025.09:285.22:56-0.13:160.06:557:18Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:485.010:115.13:42-0.14:040.16:557:16Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:335.010:534.94:250.04:490.26:567:15Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:174.911:364.85:050.25:330.46:577:14Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:004.95:420.36:140.66:587:12Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:194.612:444.86:160.56:550.86:587:11Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:044.41:284.76:470.67:381.06:597:09Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:514.32:154.67:200.78:261.17:007:08Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:404.23:054.68:000.89:181.27:007:07Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:314.23:564.68:530.810:131.27:017:05Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:224.34:464.69:560.811:081.17:027:04Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:134.35:374.711:000.77:027:02Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:054.56:284.812:000.912:010.67:037:01Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:574.67:194.912:510.712:590.47:047:00Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:484.88:065.01:410.41:550.37:056:58Waning Crescent30Wed
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 8:44 am — 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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