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 3h 59m 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 - May 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:144.28:415.12:240.02:27-0.36:227:55New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:054.39:295.23:19-0.23:18-0.46:217:56New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:554.210:195.24:13-0.34:09-0.46:207:56New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:504.211:155.25:05-0.45:00-0.46:197:57Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:494.15:57-0.45:52-0.46:187:58Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:165.012:504.16:48-0.36:46-0.26:177:59Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:194.91:524.27:42-0.27:430.06:168:00Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:214.72:534.38:37-0.18:450.16:158:00First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:194.63:504.49:33-0.19:480.26:148:01First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:134.54:454.610:28-0.110:490.26:138:02First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:054.55:394.711:20-0.211:470.26:128:03Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:554.46:314.912:10-0.26:128:03Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:464.37:215.012:420.112:58-0.26:118:04Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:344.38:085.11:330.01:44-0.26:108:05Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:214.28:525.12:220.02:27-0.16:098:06Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:054.29:345.13:090.03:090.06:098:06Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:474.110:145.03:540.03:480.16:088:07Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:294.010:524.84:370.14:260.26:078:08Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:103.911:274.65:170.25:000.36:078:09Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:483.811:544.55:540.35:320.46:068:09Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:243.86:300.46:040.56:058:10Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:044.412:563.87:050.56:410.56:058:11Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:354.41:333.87:420.57:260.66:048:11Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:214.32:264.08:250.58:250.76:048:12Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:184.33:254.19:160.49:390.86:038:13Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:234.24:234.310:100.210:530.76:038:14Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:294.25:214.611:070.16:028:14Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:354.16:224.812:010.512:040.06:028:15Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:414.17:225.01:040.31:02-0.26:028:16Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:444.18:205.22:040.11:59-0.36:018:16New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:424.19:155.33:01-0.12:55-0.46:018:17New Moon31Thu
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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