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 3h 23m at 9:02 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:403.94:184.49:310.310:550.96:228:13Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:353.95:134.510:340.211:550.86:238:12Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:343.96:124.711:380.16:248:11Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:354.07:124.812:530.512:420.06:248:10Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:354.28:075.01:470.31:42-0.26:258:09Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:304.38:585.12:400.02:40-0.36:268:08New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:234.59:475.23:31-0.23:36-0.56:278:07New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:164.710:375.24:20-0.44:30-0.56:278:06New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:114.811:295.05:08-0.65:24-0.56:288:05Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:084.95:55-0.66:17-0.46:298:04Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:234.91:064.96:42-0.67:11-0.16:298:03Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:184.72:045.07:32-0.48:080.16:308:02First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:144.53:025.08:24-0.39:080.36:318:01First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:114.43:585.09:20-0.110:080.46:328:00First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:064.34:524.910:170.011:060.46:327:59First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:004.35:464.911:140.06:337:58Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:554.36:404.912:010.312:090.06:347:57Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:504.47:315.012:540.31:020.16:357:56Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:424.48:185.01:440.21:520.16:357:55Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:314.59:025.02:310.22:400.16:367:53Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:174.59:444.93:150.23:260.26:377:52Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:014.510:244.83:570.24:090.36:377:51Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:434.511:024.64:350.24:500.46:387:50Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:224.511:374.55:100.35:290.56:397:49Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:564.45:410.46:060.76:407:47Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:064.312:164.46:080.46:440.86:407:46Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:224.212:244.56:360.47:241.06:417:45Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:484.21:034.57:100.48:141.16:427:43Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:354.11:574.67:550.49:171.16:427:42Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:394.13:044.68:520.410:221.06:437:41Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:524.14:224.710:010.411:240.96:447:40Third Quarter31Sun
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 12:13 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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