Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 10:22 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 3:25 pm (4.7 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 - Nov 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:015.19:264.43:040.13:580.46:315:19Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:315.110:064.33:480.14:450.46:325:18Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:135.010:574.34:340.15:320.46:335:17Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:115.05:220.16:230.56:335:16Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:044.312:274.96:160.27:190.56:345:15Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:164.31:454.87:190.38:170.46:355:15Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:224.42:504.88:270.39:160.36:365:14Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:244.63:484.89:330.310:120.16:375:13Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:234.84:454.810:360.111:07-0.16:385:12Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:225.05:414.711:360.011:59-0.26:395:11Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:185.26:344.712:33-0.16:405:11Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:105.37:244.712:50-0.31:26-0.16:415:10New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:595.48:114.61:38-0.32:17-0.26:425:09New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:465.38:574.52:26-0.33:06-0.16:435:09New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:315.29:434.43:11-0.23:530.06:445:08New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:175.010:294.33:550.04:380.26:455:07Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:024.811:174.24:360.25:200.36:465:07Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:494.65:160.36:020.56:475:06Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:064.112:374.55:550.56:440.76:485:06Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:574.01:264.46:380.77:290.86:485:05First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:494.02:164.37:280.88:160.86:495:05First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:414.13:044.28:280.99:040.76:505:04First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:314.23:524.19:290.99:520.66:515:04First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:224.34:414.110:280.810:410.46:525:04Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:124.45:314.111:250.711:290.36:535:03Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:024.56:204.112:190.56:545:03Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:504.67:074.112:180.11:110.36:555:03Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:334.87:514.11:060.02:020.26:565:03Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:134.98:344.21:55-0.22:510.06:575:02Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:544.99:184.22:44-0.33:40-0.16:585:02Full Moon30Sat
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 6:53 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 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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