Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 32m at 6:59 pm (5.0 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 - Aug 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:004.19:314.83:070.33:000.26:228:13New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:454.110:114.73:500.33:440.26:238:12New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:294.110:484.64:300.34:250.36:248:11New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:104.111:194.45:070.45:040.46:258:10Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:484.111:414.35:390.45:410.56:258:09Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:204.16:070.46:170.76:268:08Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:394.26:330.46:570.86:278:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:234.21:064.37:010.47:440.96:278:06First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:074.11:524.47:380.38:441.06:288:05First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:014.02:524.58:260.49:541.16:298:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:053.94:034.69:280.411:031.06:308:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:163.95:164.710:390.36:308:02Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:293.96:284.912:070.811:52 AM0.26:318:01Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:424.07:355.01:070.51:000.06:328:00Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:484.28:335.22:030.32:02-0.26:337:59Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:464.49:265.32:560.03:01-0.36:337:58Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:424.610:165.33:47-0.23:57-0.46:347:57Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:374.811:075.24:35-0.44:52-0.46:357:55Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:334.911:575.05:22-0.55:45-0.36:357:54Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:295.06:08-0.56:37-0.16:367:53Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:474.81:245.06:53-0.47:310.26:377:52Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:394.62:195.07:40-0.28:270.46:387:51Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:314.43:144.98:300.19:260.66:387:49Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:254.34:074.89:240.210:240.76:397:48Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:184.24:594.810:200.411:190.76:407:47Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:114.25:534.811:150.46:407:46Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:044.26:464.812:130.712:090.46:417:44Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:584.37:364.81:040.61:010.46:427:43Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:494.48:234.91:510.61:500.46:437:42Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:374.49:054.82:350.52:360.46:437:41New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:214.59:434.83:170.53:200.46:447:39New Moon31Mon
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 10:15 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 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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