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 1h 12m 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 - May 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:204.55:564.811:42-0.36:227:55Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:164.56:525.012:08-0.112:35-0.46:217:56Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:104.57:465.11:06-0.21:25-0.46:207:56Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:014.48:355.22:00-0.32:14-0.46:197:57Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:494.49:205.22:52-0.33:00-0.46:187:58Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:344.310:045.23:41-0.33:45-0.26:177:59Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:194.210:485.04:28-0.24:28-0.16:167:59Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:044.111:314.85:12-0.15:090.16:158:00Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:514.05:550.15:470.36:148:01Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:144.612:383.96:360.36:230.56:148:02Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:594.51:263.97:160.46:590.66:138:02Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:454.32:173.97:570.67:420.86:128:03Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:344.23:093.98:420.68:370.96:118:04Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:244.13:594.09:290.69:420.96:108:05Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:134.14:494.210:180.510:470.96:108:06Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:014.05:384.311:070.411:470.76:098:06Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:514.06:284.511:570.36:088:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:434.07:184.712:450.612:460.16:088:08Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:344.08:044.91:410.41:360.06:078:08Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:234.08:475.02:340.22:26-0.16:068:09New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:094.19:305.13:250.03:16-0.26:068:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:574.110:155.14:16-0.24:07-0.36:058:11New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:494.111:075.15:06-0.34:59-0.36:058:11Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:464.15:56-0.35:50-0.36:048:12Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:065.012:474.26:45-0.36:44-0.26:048:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:084.91:494.37:37-0.37:41-0.16:038:13Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:094.82:494.48:31-0.38:440.06:038:14First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:074.73:474.69:26-0.39:470.16:028:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:024.64:424.810:21-0.310:490.16:028:15First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:554.45:364.911:14-0.411:480.16:018:16Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:484.46:305.012:06-0.46:018:17Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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