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 3h 36m 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 - Dec 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:235.07:384.51:01-0.41:39-0.26:595:02Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:085.08:234.41:46-0.42:27-0.27:005:02Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:514.99:064.32:29-0.33:12-0.27:015:02Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:324.89:494.23:10-0.23:54-0.17:015:02Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:124.610:324.13:49-0.14:350.17:025:02Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:504.511:144.04:240.05:120.27:035:02Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:244.311:553.94:570.15:480.37:045:02Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:494.25:300.26:240.47:055:02Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:373.812:074.26:060.37:020.57:055:02Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:223.812:504.16:530.47:470.47:065:02Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:103.91:504.17:540.58:400.37:075:03Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:014.02:544.19:050.59:360.27:085:03Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:544.13:574.010:130.410:330.07:085:03Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:504.35:004.111:170.211:30-0.27:095:03Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:494.56:024.112:180.07:105:04Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:464.77:004.212:26-0.41:15-0.37:105:04Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:394.97:534.21:21-0.62:09-0.57:115:04New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:315.08:464.22:15-0.83:03-0.67:115:05New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:255.09:414.23:08-0.93:55-0.77:125:05New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:214.910:394.24:01-0.94:45-0.87:135:06Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:184.811:394.24:53-0.95:35-0.77:135:06Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:154.75:47-0.76:26-0.67:145:07Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:404.21:124.56:42-0.57:20-0.57:145:07First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:394.22:074.47:42-0.38:14-0.57:145:08First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:364.33:004.38:43-0.29:09-0.57:155:08First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:314.33:514.29:42-0.210:03-0.57:155:09First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:254.44:424.110:39-0.210:54-0.57:165:10Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:184.55:344.111:34-0.311:44-0.57:165:10Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:104.56:254.112:26-0.37:165:11Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:004.67:144.112:32-0.51:15-0.47:175:12Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:454.67:594.11:18-0.52:01-0.47:175:12Full Moon31Sat
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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