Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 24m at 12:32 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:09 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Apr 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:263.910:414.54:280.04:180.15:586:32Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:583.810:574.45:050.24:440.25:576:33Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:243.711:104.45:410.35:120.35:556:34Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:503.711:484.36:190.55:480.35:546:34Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:343.77:030.66:340.45:536:35Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:394.31:353.77:590.77:340.55:516:36Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:454.22:463.89:000.68:510.55:506:37Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:054.23:514.010:000.510:080.45:496:37Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:184.34:544.210:570.211:170.25:476:38Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:244.45:554.511:520.05:466:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:244.46:524.812:200.012:44-0.25:456:40Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:184.57:445.11:19-0.31:34-0.45:436:40New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:094.58:345.22:15-0.52:24-0.65:426:41New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:594.49:255.33:10-0.63:14-0.65:416:42New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:524.310:205.24:03-0.64:03-0.65:406:43Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:494.211:185.04:55-0.54:53-0.45:386:43Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:474.15:47-0.35:44-0.25:376:44Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:194.812:484.06:41-0.16:400.05:366:45Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:214.61:484.17:370.17:400.25:356:46First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:204.52:454.18:350.28:430.35:346:47First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:154.43:404.39:300.29:430.45:326:47First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:084.34:344.410:230.110:410.35:316:48Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:594.35:274.611:120.011:350.25:306:49Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:484.36:174.811:590.05:296:50Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:364.37:054.912:260.112:430.05:286:50Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:214.37:485.01:140.11:240.05:276:51Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:034.28:295.02:000.02:040.05:266:52Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:434.19:074.92:440.02:410.15:256:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:224.09:424.83:260.13:150.25:246:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:573.911:084.75:050.24:470.36:227:54Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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