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 2h 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 - Nov 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:034.85:264.711:110.411:390.26:315:19Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:554.96:144.712:030.46:325:18Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:445.16:594.612:240.212:530.36:335:17Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:295.17:434.61:080.21:400.36:345:16New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:125.28:244.51:490.22:260.36:355:15New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:535.19:044.42:280.33:090.46:365:14New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:315.09:424.23:050.43:500.56:375:13New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:074.810:184.13:390.44:290.66:385:13Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:374.710:464.04:110.55:060.76:395:12Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:494.611:074.04:420.55:430.86:405:11Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:134.611:414.05:170.56:210.86:405:10Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:574.55:580.67:050.86:415:10First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:334.012:554.56:490.67:570.86:425:09First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:384.12:044.57:550.78:530.66:435:08First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:464.33:114.59:110.79:500.46:445:08First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:494.54:144.510:220.510:460.26:455:07Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:514.75:174.511:280.411:410.06:465:07Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:535.06:174.512:300.26:475:06Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:525.27:144.512:36-0.21:280.06:485:06Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:475.38:084.51:30-0.42:24-0.26:495:05Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:425.39:024.42:24-0.53:19-0.26:505:05Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:385.39:584.33:17-0.54:12-0.26:515:04Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:375.110:574.34:10-0.55:03-0.26:525:04Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:374.911:574.25:02-0.45:540.06:535:04Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:354.75:55-0.26:460.16:545:03Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:574.21:314.66:510.17:390.26:555:03Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:554.32:234.57:500.38:330.26:555:03Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:504.43:134.48:500.49:250.26:565:02Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:434.54:014.39:480.410:140.16:575:02Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:344.64:504.210:440.311:020.16:585:02Waning Crescent30Thu
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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