Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 16m at 1:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:16 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Jan 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:083.82:103.68:370.58:430.17:175:13Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:093.93:173.59:500.59:450.07:175:14Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:124.14:263.510:570.310:50-0.17:175:14Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:204.35:363.512:000.17:175:15Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:264.46:403.612:58-0.27:175:16Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:254.67:383.712:54-0.61:53-0.47:185:17New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:214.88:323.91:51-0.82:46-0.67:185:18New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:154.89:264.02:47-1.03:37-0.87:185:18New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:094.810:224.13:41-1.14:26-0.87:185:19Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:014.711:184.14:33-1.15:13-0.97:175:20Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:534.55:25-0.96:00-0.87:175:21Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:154.212:444.36:19-0.76:48-0.77:175:22Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:124.21:354.17:15-0.47:38-0.67:175:23First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:074.22:263.98:15-0.28:31-0.47:175:24First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:014.23:173.89:150.09:24-0.47:175:25First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:544.24:093.710:140.010:17-0.37:165:26Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:484.25:023.611:100.011:10-0.37:165:27Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:424.25:563.612:03-0.17:165:28Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:354.26:483.712:01-0.312:53-0.17:155:29Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:254.27:363.712:50-0.31:40-0.17:155:30Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:104.28:213.71:36-0.32:24-0.27:155:31Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:514.29:033.72:20-0.33:06-0.17:145:32Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:304.19:433.73:01-0.33:44-0.17:145:33Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:034.010:183.63:39-0.34:19-0.17:135:33Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:283.910:463.64:16-0.24:49-0.17:135:34Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:373.811:003.74:51-0.15:17-0.17:125:35Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:003.811:273.85:270.05:43-0.17:125:36Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:393.76:080.16:16-0.17:115:37Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:103.912:293.67:000.26:59-0.17:105:38Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:043.91:283.58:090.47:56-0.17:105:39Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:114.02:393.49:230.49:07-0.17:095:40Third Quarter31Sat
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 4:23 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 13% 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 (13% 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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