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 4h 25m 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 - Feb 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:294.412:494.16:36-0.76:58-0.87:095:41Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:274.31:443.97:34-0.57:52-0.67:085:42Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:244.32:393.88:34-0.38:49-0.47:075:43Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:204.23:333.79:34-0.29:46-0.47:065:44Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:154.24:283.710:31-0.210:42-0.37:065:45Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:104.25:233.811:26-0.211:36-0.47:055:46Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:054.26:173.812:17-0.37:045:47Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:564.27:073.912:27-0.41:06-0.37:035:48Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:424.37:544.01:16-0.51:51-0.47:025:49New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:254.38:384.02:01-0.52:33-0.47:015:50New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:064.29:194.02:45-0.53:13-0.47:005:51New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:444.19:564.03:25-0.43:49-0.36:595:52New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:184.010:283.94:04-0.34:21-0.36:585:53Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:473.910:433.94:40-0.24:49-0.26:575:54Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:003.810:514.05:15-0.15:16-0.26:565:55Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:183.711:264.05:510.05:45-0.26:555:56Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:593.76:330.26:24-0.26:545:56First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:134.112:533.67:290.37:15-0.16:535:57First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:104.12:013.68:390.38:21-0.16:525:58First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:194.13:203.69:480.39:37-0.26:515:59First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:444.14:333.710:520.110:50-0.36:506:00Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:074.25:413.911:52-0.211:56-0.66:496:01Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:174.47:434.11:47-0.57:487:02Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:164.68:404.41:57-0.92:40-0.77:467:03Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:094.79:334.62:54-1.13:31-1.07:457:04Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:594.710:254.83:49-1.24:20-1.17:447:05Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:494.611:184.84:42-1.25:08-1.17:437:05Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:404.45:34-1.15:54-1.07:427:06Waning Gibbous28Fri
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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