Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 42m at 3:22 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:304.38:424.52:20-0.12:37-0.15:586:32New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:034.39:104.63:06-0.23:16-0.25:576:33New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:344.29:374.73:52-0.23:55-0.25:566:33New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:094.110:124.84:38-0.24:35-0.25:546:34Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:534.010:594.85:26-0.15:17-0.25:536:35Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:513.911:584.76:180.06:050.05:526:36Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:023.87:170.27:040.15:506:36First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:194.52:143.88:200.28:140.25:496:37First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:424.53:203.99:230.29:250.15:486:38First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:524.54:234.110:230.110:320.05:466:39First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:564.55:244.411:20-0.111:34-0.25:456:39Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:574.66:224.612:13-0.35:446:40Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:514.67:154.812:32-0.31:04-0.45:436:41Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:394.68:045.01:26-0.51:51-0.55:416:42Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:244.68:505.12:17-0.52:36-0.55:406:43Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:084.59:345.13:06-0.53:19-0.45:396:43Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:514.310:175.03:53-0.44:00-0.25:386:44Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:344.210:594.84:37-0.24:370.05:366:45Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:194.011:424.65:200.05:120.25:356:46Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:063.96:020.25:460.55:346:46Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:274.512:553.86:460.56:200.65:336:47Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:164.31:473.87:330.67:050.85:326:48Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:094.22:403.88:250.78:050.85:306:49Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:034.13:313.89:170.79:130.85:296:49Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:554.15:234.011:090.711:170.76:287:50Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:474.16:154.111:590.56:277:51Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:394.27:064.312:160.612:460.46:267:52Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:284.27:534.51:120.41:330.26:257:53Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:124.28:344.72:050.22:170.06:247:53Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:544.39:124.92:560.13:01-0.16:237:54New Moon30Fri
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 6:35 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 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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