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 : 3:22 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 04m at 9:13 am (4.5 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 - Nov 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:234.12:554.58:001.09:051.06:315:19First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:154.13:464.59:011.09:551.06:325:18First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:074.24:354.510:000.910:430.86:335:17Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:584.35:244.510:570.811:300.66:345:16Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:494.56:124.611:520.76:355:15Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:374.66:564.512:150.512:430.66:365:14Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:194.87:364.512:580.31:340.46:365:14Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:574.98:134.51:400.22:230.36:375:13Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:305.08:494.42:230.13:120.36:385:12Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:015.19:274.33:060.04:010.26:395:11Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:385.110:124.23:510.04:500.36:405:11Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:265.011:094.14:380.05:400.36:415:10Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:314.95:280.16:330.46:425:09Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:194.112:514.86:230.27:310.46:435:09Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:304.12:044.87:280.28:310.46:445:08Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:364.23:074.78:360.39:300.36:455:07Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:374.44:054.79:430.210:250.16:465:07Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:364.65:004.710:450.111:19-0.16:475:06Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:334.85:544.711:440.06:485:06Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:285.06:454.612:09-0.312:39-0.16:495:05Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:195.27:324.612:58-0.41:32-0.26:505:05New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:065.28:174.51:44-0.42:22-0.26:515:04New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:505.29:014.42:29-0.33:10-0.16:515:04New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:335.19:454.23:12-0.23:550.06:525:04New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:174.910:304.13:530.04:380.16:535:03Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:004.711:154.04:310.25:200.36:545:03Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:454.55:070.36:000.56:555:03Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:023.912:314.45:420.56:420.76:565:03Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:513.81:204.36:200.67:250.76:575:02First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:423.82:094.27:080.78:130.76:585:02First Quarter30Tue
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 12:17 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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