Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 2:27 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 8:17 am (4.3 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 - Sep 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:534.17:274.91:030.812:500.36:447:38Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:474.38:175.11:550.51:490.16:457:37Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:384.59:045.22:440.32:450.06:467:36New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:264.79:495.23:320.13:39-0.16:477:34New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:154.910:345.24:18-0.14:33-0.26:477:33New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:065.011:225.05:04-0.25:26-0.16:487:32Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:015.15:49-0.36:180.06:497:30Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:144.812:585.26:34-0.27:130.26:497:29Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:104.61:585.17:22-0.18:110.46:507:27First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:094.42:595.18:160.19:130.66:517:26First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:094.33:585.09:150.310:140.76:517:25First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:084.34:565.010:170.411:140.76:527:23First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:064.35:535.011:180.46:537:22Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:034.36:495.012:100.612:160.46:537:21Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:004.57:415.01:030.51:110.36:547:19Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:524.68:275.01:520.42:020.36:557:18Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:414.79:105.02:380.42:500.36:557:16Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:264.89:504.93:210.33:360.46:567:15Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:084.810:294.84:010.44:200.56:577:14Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:494.811:074.64:370.45:020.66:587:12Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:274.711:434.45:100.55:410.86:587:11Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:004.75:380.66:190.96:597:09Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:174.212:214.66:040.76:581.17:007:08Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:474.112:364.66:310.77:401.27:007:06Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:194.01:144.67:070.78:321.37:017:05Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:104.02:114.67:550.89:341.47:027:04Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:154.03:284.68:560.810:351.37:027:02Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:194.14:434.710:090.811:341.17:037:01Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:204.25:494.911:210.67:047:00Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:204.46:515.012:290.812:270.47:056:58Waning Crescent30Sat
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 11:22 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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