Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 38m at 10:22 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:48 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Sep 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:244.69:464.83:150.43:270.46:457:38Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:024.610:194.73:530.44:100.46:457:37Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:344.610:454.64:290.34:500.56:467:35Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:494.610:564.55:010.35:300.66:477:34Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:024.711:214.45:330.36:110.76:477:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:374.86:060.36:550.86:487:31Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:034.412:244.86:440.37:470.96:497:30Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:564.31:224.97:310.38:491.06:497:28Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:034.32:364.88:310.49:560.96:507:27Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:254.24:054.99:430.411:000.86:517:26Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:394.35:195.010:560.36:527:24Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:474.56:265.112:010.512:040.16:527:23Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:524.77:275.212:580.31:07-0.16:537:21Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:535.08:225.31:520.02:06-0.26:547:20New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:485.29:125.32:43-0.23:02-0.36:547:19New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:415.310:015.23:32-0.33:56-0.36:557:17New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:325.410:495.04:20-0.44:48-0.26:567:16New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:245.411:384.95:07-0.35:380.06:567:14Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:165.25:52-0.16:270.26:577:13Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:284.71:075.16:360.17:170.56:587:12Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:194.52:005.07:210.38:080.76:587:10First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:124.42:534.98:100.69:020.96:597:09First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:064.43:454.89:030.79:561.07:007:07First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:594.44:374.89:580.810:491.07:017:06First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:514.45:284.810:540.811:390.97:017:05Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:434.56:184.811:470.87:027:03Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:364.67:084.812:280.812:390.77:037:02Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:264.77:544.91:130.71:290.67:037:00Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:134.88:364.81:560.62:160.67:046:59Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:554.99:144.82:370.53:020.57:056:58Full Moon30Mon
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 1:05 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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