Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:32 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 5:49 pm (4.9 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 - Sep 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:404.24:264.99:470.210:510.66:457:37Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:414.35:284.910:510.211:500.56:467:36Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:424.36:285.011:530.26:467:35Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:414.57:245.012:460.412:520.16:477:33Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:384.68:145.01:380.31:460.16:487:32Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:304.88:595.02:270.12:380.16:487:30New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:184.99:405.03:130.13:270.16:497:29New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:034.910:214.93:560.14:140.26:507:28New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:474.911:014.74:370.24:580.36:507:26Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:304.911:414.55:140.35:400.56:517:25Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:134.85:480.46:210.76:527:24Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:224.412:554.76:180.67:020.96:537:22Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:044.21:404.66:470.77:451.16:537:21Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:504.12:284.67:180.88:341.26:547:19First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:394.03:194.58:010.89:291.36:557:18First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:314.04:114.68:580.910:261.26:557:17First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:244.15:034.610:060.811:211.16:567:15First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:164.25:554.711:120.76:577:14Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:114.36:474.812:140.912:140.66:577:12Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:044.57:365.01:040.71:130.46:587:11Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:554.78:225.11:530.42:090.36:597:10Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:415.09:055.12:400.23:030.27:007:08Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:265.29:475.03:260.03:570.17:007:07Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:115.310:334.94:12-0.14:500.17:017:05Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:005.311:244.74:58-0.25:420.17:027:04Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:565.35:45-0.16:350.37:027:03Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:214.61:005.26:340.07:300.57:037:01Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:244.42:085.17:270.28:300.67:047:00Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:294.43:145.08:280.39:310.77:046:58Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:314.44:155.09:320.410:310.77:056:57Third Quarter30Sat
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 9:10 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 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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