Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 35m at 4:16 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:36 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Jan 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:183.912:544.46:44-0.37:26-0.47:175:13First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:244.01:544.27:44-0.28:20-0.47:175:13First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:304.13:004.18:56-0.29:20-0.57:175:14First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:364.24:004.110:02-0.210:20-0.67:175:15First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:364.45:004.011:02-0.311:14-0.77:175:16Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:364.55:544.012:02-0.47:185:17Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:364.66:544.012:08-0.81:02-0.57:185:17Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:304.67:484.01:02-0.81:50-0.67:185:18Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:244.68:364.01:56-0.82:44-0.77:185:19Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:124.69:244.02:44-0.83:32-0.67:175:20Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:544.510:123.93:32-0.74:14-0.57:175:21Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:424.311:003.94:20-0.64:56-0.47:175:22Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:244.211:483.85:02-0.45:38-0.27:175:23Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:124.05:44-0.26:20-0.17:175:24Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:363.712:543.96:260.06:560.17:175:25Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:243.71:423.77:080.27:380.17:175:25Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:183.72:303.68:020.38:260.27:165:26Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:063.83:183.59:020.49:140.17:165:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:543.84:063.510:020.310:020.17:165:28Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:483.95:003.510:560.210:56-0.17:155:29Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:424.05:543.511:500.111:50-0.27:155:30Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:304.16:423.612:44-0.17:145:31Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:184.37:303.712:44-0.41:32-0.37:145:32Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:064.48:123.81:32-0.62:20-0.47:145:33New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:424.58:543.92:20-0.73:08-0.67:135:34New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:244.59:363.93:08-0.93:56-0.77:125:35New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:064.510:184.04:02-0.94:38-0.87:125:36Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:544.511:124.04:50-0.95:26-0.87:115:37Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:484.45:38-0.86:08-0.77:115:38Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:124.112:424.26:32-0.67:02-0.77:105:39First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:124.11:424.07:38-0.47:56-0.67:095:40First Quarter31Thu
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 7:26 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (1% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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