Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 26m at 3:18 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:13 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Jun 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:004.38:385.32:06-0.22:14-0.46:018:17Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:504.29:255.22:59-0.23:01-0.36:018:18Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:374.110:105.13:49-0.23:48-0.26:008:18Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:244.010:555.04:37-0.14:330.06:008:19Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:133.911:414.85:230.05:160.26:008:19Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:023.96:060.15:560.46:008:20Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:274.612:513.86:480.36:360.55:598:21Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:154.41:423.87:300.47:170.75:598:21Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:034.32:343.88:120.58:050.85:598:22Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:524.23:253.98:570.69:030.95:598:22Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:404.14:144.09:420.510:050.95:598:22Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:274.05:034.210:280.511:050.95:598:23Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:143.95:524.311:140.45:598:23Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:033.96:414.512:030.812:010.35:598:24Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:543.87:294.612:590.612:490.25:598:24Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:443.88:134.81:530.51:380.15:598:24Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:313.88:554.92:450.32:280.05:598:25New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:173.89:365.03:350.13:18-0.16:008:25New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:033.810:205.04:250.04:10-0.26:008:25New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:543.911:115.05:14-0.15:01-0.26:008:26Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:513.96:02-0.25:53-0.26:008:26Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:104.912:514.06:50-0.26:47-0.26:008:26Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:114.81:534.27:40-0.27:440.06:018:26Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:104.72:534.38:33-0.28:470.16:018:26First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:074.63:504.59:27-0.39:510.16:018:26First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:024.54:454.710:20-0.310:540.16:018:27First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:544.45:394.911:13-0.411:540.16:028:27Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:484.26:345.012:05-0.46:028:27Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:424.17:275.112:510.012:57-0.36:028:27Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:354.18:175.11:460.01:47-0.36:038:27Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 6:15 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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