Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 14m at 5:06 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:23 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Aug 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:094.34:144.79:560.010:590.56:238:12First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:244.35:224.911:02-0.16:238:11Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:354.26:295.012:030.312:07-0.26:248:11Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:454.37:345.21:040.11:09-0.36:258:10Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:494.48:325.32:01-0.22:09-0.56:268:09Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:484.59:275.32:56-0.43:06-0.66:268:08Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:444.610:195.33:49-0.54:00-0.66:278:07Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:404.711:115.24:39-0.64:53-0.56:288:06Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:354.75:27-0.65:44-0.46:288:05Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:015.012:294.76:13-0.56:34-0.16:298:04Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:514.81:224.76:58-0.37:250.16:308:03Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:404.72:154.77:44-0.18:170.46:318:02Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:304.53:064.78:310.19:120.66:318:01Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:204.43:564.79:200.210:070.66:328:00Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:104.44:464.710:100.311:010.66:337:58Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:004.35:364.811:010.311:530.66:347:57Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:514.36:274.811:510.36:347:56Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:434.37:184.812:430.512:410.36:357:55Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:344.48:054.91:320.51:290.26:367:54Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:224.48:494.92:170.42:160.26:367:53New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:074.49:284.93:010.33:010.26:377:51New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:484.410:014.83:430.33:450.26:387:50New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:244.410:264.84:220.24:270.26:397:49New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:534.510:394.75:000.25:100.36:397:48Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:104.511:084.75:360.15:530.36:407:46Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:404.611:514.76:120.16:380.46:417:45Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:274.76:510.17:300.56:417:44Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:444.61:284.87:370.18:310.66:427:43First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:484.52:484.88:330.29:370.66:437:41First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:064.44:044.99:400.210:430.66:437:40First Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:214.45:115.010:470.111:450.46:447:39Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 8:14 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 5% 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 (5% 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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