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 6h 13m 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 - Nov 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:295.36:484.912:16-0.212:49-0.16:315:19Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:255.57:414.91:09-0.31:46-0.26:315:18New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:175.68:324.92:00-0.42:40-0.36:325:17New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:095.59:224.82:51-0.43:32-0.26:335:16New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:015.410:144.63:40-0.44:22-0.16:345:16Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:535.211:084.54:28-0.25:110.06:355:15Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:465.05:160.05:590.26:365:14Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:024.412:394.86:040.36:480.46:375:13Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:574.31:324.76:540.57:390.66:385:12First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:514.32:234.67:490.78:310.66:395:12First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:454.33:134.58:460.89:220.66:405:11First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:374.44:024.59:420.810:100.66:415:10First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:284.54:514.510:360.710:570.56:425:09Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:194.65:414.411:280.611:420.46:435:09Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:104.76:294.412:190.56:445:08Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:584.87:154.412:260.31:070.46:445:08Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:414.87:574.31:090.21:530.36:455:07Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:204.88:364.31:500.22:380.36:465:06Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:534.89:114.22:300.13:220.36:475:06Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:174.89:404.13:110.14:050.36:485:05Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:324.810:084.13:510.04:470.36:495:05Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:054.810:474.14:330.05:300.36:505:05Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:524.811:424.15:180.06:160.36:515:04Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:514.76:090.17:070.36:525:04Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:544.21:054.67:090.28:030.26:535:03Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:064.32:214.68:180.29:020.16:545:03Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:104.53:274.59:270.29:59-0.16:555:03Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:114.74:284.510:320.110:56-0.36:565:03Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:124.95:284.511:34-0.111:51-0.46:575:02Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:125.16:274.512:33-0.36:575:02Waning Crescent30Sun
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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