Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 14m at 1:28 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:02 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Dec 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:124.76:274.312:250.26:595:02Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:594.87:134.212:31-0.11:130.17:005:02Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:434.87:574.11:13-0.12:000.17:015:02Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:254.88:394.11:540.02:440.17:015:02Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:044.79:203.92:330.03:270.27:025:02Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:414.69:593.83:100.14:070.37:035:02Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:134.410:343.73:460.14:440.47:045:02Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:334.411:033.74:190.15:200.47:055:02Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:484.311:283.74:540.15:550.57:055:02Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:244.35:320.26:320.57:065:02Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:063.712:124.36:170.27:150.47:075:03Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:003.81:094.27:130.38:060.37:085:03Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:044.02:134.28:230.49:020.27:085:03Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:084.13:174.19:370.49:590.07:095:03Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:104.44:224.010:470.310:57-0.27:105:04Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:144.65:294.011:520.111:56-0.47:105:04Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:184.86:334.012:53-0.17:115:04Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:184.97:314.012:53-0.51:51-0.37:115:05New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:155.08:274.01:50-0.62:46-0.47:125:05New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:115.09:234.02:45-0.73:39-0.57:135:06New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:094.910:213.93:40-0.84:30-0.57:135:06Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:074.711:203.94:33-0.75:20-0.47:145:07Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:024.55:25-0.56:09-0.37:145:07Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:193.912:564.46:19-0.36:59-0.27:145:08Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:163.91:474.27:15-0.17:50-0.17:155:08First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:124.02:364.18:140.18:42-0.17:155:09First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:064.13:253.99:130.29:32-0.17:165:10First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:574.24:143.810:100.210:21-0.17:165:10Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:494.25:043.811:050.111:09-0.17:165:11Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:414.35:563.811:570.111:56-0.17:175:12Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:314.46:233.712:470.07:175:12Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 4:45 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 6% 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 Waning Crescent (6% 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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