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 5h 34m 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 - Nov 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:265.09:394.23:330.44:310.66:315:19Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:575.010:204.14:140.45:160.66:325:18Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:444.911:134.14:580.46:040.76:335:17Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:484.85:470.46:580.76:335:16Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:244.01:144.86:460.57:570.76:345:15First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:464.12:294.87:560.58:570.66:355:15First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:554.33:314.89:080.49:540.36:365:14First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:584.54:294.810:150.310:490.16:375:13Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:594.85:254.811:170.211:42-0.16:385:12Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:585.16:204.812:170.06:395:11Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:535.37:114.712:33-0.31:13-0.16:405:11Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:445.47:594.61:22-0.32:06-0.16:415:10Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:325.48:464.52:10-0.32:57-0.16:425:09Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:185.39:344.42:57-0.23:460.06:435:09Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:055.110:224.33:42-0.14:330.26:445:08Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:534.911:114.14:260.15:180.46:455:07Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:424.75:080.36:030.66:465:07Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:024.012:324.55:500.56:480.76:475:06Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:554.01:244.46:350.77:360.96:485:06Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:494.02:144.37:260.88:250.96:485:05Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:424.03:044.28:250.99:140.86:495:05Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:334.13:524.19:250.910:010.76:505:04Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:244.24:404.110:230.810:460.66:515:04Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:154.45:294.011:190.711:310.56:525:04Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:064.56:174.012:120.66:535:03Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:524.67:024.012:160.31:030.56:545:03Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:354.77:433.91:000.21:530.46:555:03New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:144.88:223.91:450.12:410.36:565:03New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:494.88:593.92:300.03:280.26:575:02New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:264.89:383.93:16-0.14:150.16:585:02Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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