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 : in 23m at 12:32 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:09 am (4.0 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 - Jan 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:104.69:234.02:42-0.73:30-0.57:175:12Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:584.510:134.03:32-0.74:16-0.57:175:13Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:444.411:023.94:18-0.64:59-0.47:175:14Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:284.211:513.95:03-0.45:40-0.37:175:15Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:124.15:46-0.26:20-0.17:175:16Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:403.912:573.96:310.07:000.07:175:16Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:293.91:443.77:200.27:420.17:185:17Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:193.92:323.68:150.48:260.17:185:18Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:093.93:213.59:120.49:140.17:185:19Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:594.04:113.510:080.410:040.17:175:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:514.05:033.411:030.310:560.07:175:21Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:444.15:563.511:560.211:49-0.17:175:22Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:364.16:453.512:470.17:175:22Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:234.27:313.612:40-0.31:34-0.17:175:23New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:054.38:123.71:29-0.42:21-0.27:175:24New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:444.48:503.82:17-0.63:05-0.47:175:25New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:204.49:273.93:04-0.73:48-0.57:165:26New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:564.410:074.03:51-0.74:31-0.67:165:27Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:364.410:534.04:39-0.75:12-0.67:165:28Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:224.211:484.15:28-0.65:56-0.67:155:29Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:174.16:22-0.46:43-0.67:155:30First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:514.11:193.97:24-0.27:37-0.57:145:31First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:584.22:233.78:31-0.18:37-0.47:145:32First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:044.23:263.69:37-0.19:40-0.47:145:33First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:094.24:293.610:40-0.110:43-0.57:135:34Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:144.25:313.611:40-0.211:43-0.67:135:35Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:184.36:313.712:36-0.47:125:36Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:154.37:253.912:40-0.71:29-0.57:115:37Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:054.48:154.01:33-0.82:18-0.67:115:38Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:504.49:034.02:24-0.83:04-0.67:105:39Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:334.39:494.13:11-0.73:47-0.67:095:40Full 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 3:20 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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