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 4h 19m 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 - Jun 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:544.011:175.15:12-0.35:03-0.36:018:17Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:554.06:03-0.35:56-0.36:008:18Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:205.012:584.06:55-0.36:51-0.26:008:18Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:244.92:004.17:48-0.27:490.06:008:19Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:264.83:014.38:43-0.28:520.16:008:20First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:234.73:584.49:38-0.29:550.16:008:20First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:164.64:524.610:32-0.210:560.15:598:21First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:084.55:454.811:24-0.311:550.15:598:21Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:584.46:384.912:14-0.35:598:22Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:494.37:285.112:500.01:02-0.35:598:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:394.28:155.11:420.01:49-0.35:598:23Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:264.29:005.12:32-0.12:33-0.25:598:23Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:114.19:425.03:19-0.13:160.05:598:23Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:554.010:234.94:050.03:570.15:598:24Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:393.911:044.74:480.14:360.25:598:24Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:223.811:424.65:280.25:120.35:598:24Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:053.76:060.35:460.45:598:25Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:184.412:463.76:420.46:190.56:008:25Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:474.31:273.77:170.46:560.66:008:25Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:104.32:093.87:530.57:430.76:008:26Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:504.22:553.98:340.48:430.86:008:26Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:434.23:444.19:220.39:550.86:008:26Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:414.14:344.310:140.211:050.76:018:26Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:404.05:284.511:080.16:018:26Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:424.06:274.712:110.612:050.06:018:26Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:474.07:274.91:130.41:04-0.26:018:27Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:494.08:245.12:120.12:01-0.36:028:27New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:474.09:195.23:08-0.12:58-0.46:028:27New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:444.010:155.24:02-0.33:55-0.56:038:27New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:424.111:145.14:55-0.44:50-0.56:038:27New Moon30Wed
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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