Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 4:16 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 45m at 10:07 am (4.6 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 - Sep 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:384.38:125.01:420.51:410.36:447:38Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:264.48:565.12:310.32:340.16:457:37Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:114.69:395.23:190.13:270.06:467:36Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:564.710:225.24:05-0.14:19-0.16:467:34Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:424.911:085.14:51-0.25:11-0.16:477:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:335.011:585.05:36-0.36:02-0.16:487:32Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:305.06:21-0.36:560.16:497:30Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:544.81:315.07:09-0.27:530.36:497:29Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:534.62:345.08:010.08:540.46:507:28Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:544.53:365.18:590.19:570.56:517:26Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:544.54:355.110:000.210:570.56:517:25Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:524.55:335.111:010.211:550.46:527:23Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:494.56:305.112:000.26:537:22Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:464.67:255.112:500.312:560.16:537:21Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:414.78:145.11:410.21:490.16:547:19Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:314.88:595.12:300.22:390.16:557:18New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:184.99:425.13:160.13:270.26:557:16New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:034.910:224.93:590.24:130.26:567:15New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:474.911:034.84:390.34:560.46:577:14New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:304.811:424.65:160.45:370.56:587:12Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:114.85:490.56:170.76:587:11Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:214.412:524.76:180.66:560.96:597:09Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:004.31:324.66:450.77:381.17:007:08Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:414.22:154.67:150.88:271.27:007:07First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:284.13:044.67:560.89:241.27:017:05First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:214.13:574.68:530.910:221.27:027:04First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:154.14:514.710:020.811:201.07:027:02First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:114.25:474.811:110.77:037:01Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:074.46:445.012:150.812:160.67:047:00Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:044.67:375.11:080.61:160.37:056:58Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 1:11 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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