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 4h 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 - Oct 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:094.810:124.53:530.54:220.77:066:56New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:344.810:294.44:260.55:040.77:066:55Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:444.910:514.34:570.55:450.87:076:54Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:104.911:284.35:300.56:280.97:086:52Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:524.96:070.57:151.07:096:51Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:174.212:464.96:510.68:121.17:096:50First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:184.11:594.97:470.69:161.17:106:48First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:384.13:344.99:000.710:201.07:116:47First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:004.24:475.010:170.611:200.77:126:46First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:094.45:515.111:270.47:126:44Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:144.76:515.112:160.412:320.27:136:43Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:155.07:465.21:100.21:330.17:146:42Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:115.38:365.22:01-0.12:29-0.17:156:40Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:035.59:245.12:50-0.23:24-0.17:156:39Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:535.510:114.93:37-0.34:17-0.17:166:38Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:425.510:594.74:24-0.25:070.17:176:37Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:315.311:484.65:09-0.15:560.37:186:35Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:225.15:530.16:440.57:196:34Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:404.41:144.96:370.47:330.87:196:33Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:334.32:084.87:230.68:241.07:206:32Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:284.23:034.68:130.89:181.17:216:31Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:234.23:564.69:101.010:111.17:226:30Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:164.34:474.610:091.011:021.07:236:28Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:084.45:364.611:060.911:500.97:246:27Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:014.55:264.611:000.911:350.86:255:26Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:524.66:134.611:520.86:255:25Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:414.86:574.512:180.612:420.76:265:24Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:254.97:374.512:590.51:300.66:275:23New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:054.98:134.41:380.52:160.66:285:22New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:394.98:444.32:160.43:020.66:295:21New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:064.99:104.22:540.43:460.66:305:20New Moon31Sat
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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