Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 11:29 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 4:38 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Apr 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:364.45:114.211:110.011:23-0.16:597:32First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:414.56:134.412:08-0.26:577:32Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:424.57:124.712:26-0.31:02-0.46:567:33Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:384.68:074.91:25-0.51:54-0.66:557:34Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:294.68:575.12:20-0.62:43-0.66:537:35Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:164.59:445.13:12-0.63:30-0.66:527:36Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:014.510:305.14:03-0.64:15-0.56:517:36Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:464.311:155.04:50-0.54:58-0.46:497:37Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:324.211:594.85:36-0.35:39-0.16:487:38Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:194.16:20-0.16:180.16:477:39Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:454.61:073.97:040.16:560.36:457:39Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:334.41:583.97:490.47:370.56:447:40Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:254.32:513.88:380.68:270.76:437:41Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:184.23:453.99:290.69:270.86:427:42Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:114.14:374.010:210.610:290.86:407:42Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:024.15:294.111:110.611:280.76:397:43Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:544.16:214.212:000.46:387:44Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:454.17:124.412:250.512:470.36:377:45Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:334.17:584.61:180.41:320.26:357:45Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:184.18:404.72:090.22:160.06:347:46New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:584.19:164.82:580.12:59-0.16:337:47New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:364.19:484.93:470.03:43-0.26:327:48New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:154.110:205.04:35-0.14:27-0.26:317:49New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:574.110:595.05:22-0.25:12-0.26:307:49Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:474.011:504.96:10-0.16:00-0.26:287:50Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:474.07:00-0.16:51-0.16:277:51Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:574.81:534.17:540.07:500.06:267:52First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:134.72:584.28:510.08:560.16:257:52First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:214.64:004.39:500.010:030.16:247:53First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:224.64:594.610:47-0.111:070.06:237:54First Quarter30Tue
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 8:03 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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