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 4h 22m 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 - Jan 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:284.58:434.02:02-0.52:46-0.37:175:13Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:094.49:253.92:44-0.43:28-0.37:175:14Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:484.310:053.83:23-0.44:08-0.27:175:15Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:224.210:433.73:59-0.34:44-0.17:175:15Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:464.111:143.64:33-0.25:170.07:175:16Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:494.011:263.65:06-0.15:480.07:185:17Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:184.011:533.75:420.06:200.17:185:18Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:034.06:250.16:580.07:185:19Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:413.712:573.97:210.27:490.07:185:20Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:433.82:013.88:330.28:51-0.17:175:20Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:553.93:123.89:470.29:57-0.27:175:21Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:084.14:263.710:540.011:01-0.47:175:22Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:194.35:383.811:57-0.27:175:23Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:254.56:423.912:03-0.612:56-0.57:175:24Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:254.77:404.01:02-0.91:51-0.77:175:25New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:214.88:354.11:58-1.12:45-0.97:165:26New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:154.99:304.22:53-1.23:36-1.17:165:27New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:084.810:264.23:47-1.34:26-1.17:165:28Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:024.711:224.24:39-1.25:14-1.17:155:29Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:554.55:30-1.16:02-0.97:155:30Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:184.212:474.46:23-0.86:52-0.87:155:31Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:144.21:394.27:19-0.57:43-0.67:145:32First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:094.12:304.08:17-0.38:36-0.57:145:33First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:034.13:213.99:15-0.29:30-0.47:135:34First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:554.14:133.910:12-0.210:22-0.47:135:35Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:484.25:053.811:06-0.211:13-0.47:125:36Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:414.25:573.911:58-0.37:125:37Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:334.26:483.912:03-0.412:48-0.37:115:38Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:214.37:353.912:50-0.51:34-0.47:105:39Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:054.38:203.91:35-0.52:18-0.47:105:40Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:474.39:023.92:18-0.53:00-0.47:095:41Full Moon31Tue
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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