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 : in 1h 10m at 11:18 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:054.27:264.512:530.01:14-0.15:586:32Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:494.38:074.81:46-0.22:00-0.35:576:33New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:304.38:474.92:38-0.32:45-0.45:566:33New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:134.39:295.03:29-0.43:31-0.55:546:34New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:004.210:165.04:19-0.44:17-0.55:536:35Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:544.111:134.95:10-0.45:05-0.45:526:36Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:554.06:02-0.25:57-0.25:506:36Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:204.712:594.06:58-0.16:55-0.15:496:37First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:304.62:044.07:580.08:000.15:486:38First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:364.53:054.18:580.19:060.15:466:39First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:364.54:034.39:560.010:100.05:456:39First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:334.45:004.510:50-0.111:09-0.15:446:40Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:284.45:564.711:42-0.35:436:41Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:204.46:474.912:05-0.212:31-0.35:416:42Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:074.47:355.012:58-0.21:17-0.45:406:43Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:514.48:185.11:47-0.32:01-0.35:396:43Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:334.39:005.02:34-0.32:42-0.25:386:44Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:154.29:404.93:19-0.23:21-0.15:366:45Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:564.110:184.84:01-0.13:560.15:356:46Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:374.010:564.64:410.14:290.35:346:46Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:183.911:304.55:200.34:580.45:336:47Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:593.85:570.45:280.55:326:48Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:004.312:443.76:360.66:050.65:306:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:314.21:333.77:200.76:530.75:296:49Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:264.12:263.88:110.77:580.75:286:50Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:314.13:194.09:050.69:130.75:276:51Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:304.14:124.19:590.510:230.65:266:52Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:274.15:064.410:530.311:280.55:256:53Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:254.27:014.612:450.16:247:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:224.27:534.91:280.21:36-0.16:237:54Waning Crescent30Mon
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 2:33 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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