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 1h 54m 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 - Oct 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:314.55:124.910:360.411:270.67:066:56Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:284.66:064.911:360.47:076:54Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:254.86:585.012:210.412:330.37:076:53Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:194.97:465.01:110.31:270.37:086:52Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:095.18:305.01:570.22:170.37:096:50New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:545.29:114.92:410.23:040.37:106:49New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:375.29:514.83:230.23:500.47:106:48New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:195.110:314.64:020.34:340.57:116:46New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:585.111:104.54:380.45:150.67:126:45Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:364.911:474.35:100.65:540.87:136:44Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:124.85:400.76:320.97:136:42Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:234.212:444.76:080.77:111.17:146:41Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:584.11:114.66:410.87:541.27:156:40First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:394.01:594.67:230.88:451.27:166:39First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:354.13:084.68:170.99:411.27:176:37First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:354.14:084.69:260.910:381.07:176:36First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:334.35:044.710:390.811:320.87:186:35Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:294.55:594.811:460.77:196:34Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:274.76:554.912:250.512:490.57:206:32Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:235.07:484.91:160.31:480.37:216:31Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:155.28:374.92:060.02:450.17:226:30Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:045.49:264.82:56-0.13:410.07:226:29Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:545.510:174.73:45-0.24:350.07:236:28Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:485.511:114.64:36-0.25:280.07:246:27Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:475.35:26-0.26:200.27:256:26Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:114.512:515.26:18-0.17:140.37:266:25Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:134.41:555.07:120.18:100.57:276:24Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:164.42:574.98:110.39:080.57:286:22Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:174.42:544.88:140.49:050.56:295:21Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:144.53:464.89:160.59:590.46:295:20Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:094.74:364.710:150.510:500.36:305:20Waning Crescent31Tue
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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