Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:07 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 26m at 9:49 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Dec 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:544.97:064.412:32-0.21:02-0.16:595:02Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:364.97:484.31:14-0.21:50-0.17:005:02New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:244.98:364.21:56-0.22:38-0.17:015:02New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:064.99:124.12:38-0.13:200.07:015:02New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:424.79:544.03:140.04:020.17:025:02New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:244.610:363.83:500.14:380.27:035:02Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:544.411:063.74:260.15:140.37:045:02Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:184.311:363.74:560.25:500.47:055:02Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:364.25:260.36:260.57:055:02Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:003.712:124.26:080.37:080.57:065:02First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:483.71:064.27:020.48:020.47:075:03First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:483.82:124.28:080.58:560.27:085:03First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:544.03:184.19:200.49:500.17:085:03First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:544.24:184.110:320.310:50-0.17:095:03Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:544.45:244.111:380.111:44-0.37:105:04Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:004.66:244.112:38-0.17:105:04Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:004.87:184.112:38-0.51:38-0.37:115:04Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:545.08:124.21:38-0.72:32-0.57:115:05Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:485.09:124.12:32-0.83:26-0.67:125:05Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:425.010:064.13:26-0.94:20-0.67:135:06Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:424.911:064.14:20-0.95:08-0.67:135:06Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:424.75:08-0.85:56-0.57:145:07Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:064.012:424.56:02-0.66:50-0.47:145:07Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:064.01:364.47:02-0.37:44-0.37:145:08Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:004.12:304.28:02-0.18:38-0.27:155:08Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:004.23:184.19:020.09:32-0.37:155:09Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:544.24:064.09:560.010:20-0.37:165:10Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:424.35:004.010:560.011:08-0.37:165:10Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:364.45:483.911:50-0.111:56-0.37:165:11Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:244.56:363.912:38-0.27:175:12Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:124.67:243.912:44-0.41:26-0.27:175:12Waning Crescent31Thu
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 12:58 am — 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 0% 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 (0% 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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