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 : 9:02 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 20m at 2:34 am (4.1 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 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:404.39:544.13:23-0.73:52-0.67:095:41New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:214.210:374.04:05-0.64:30-0.57:085:42Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:014.111:183.94:45-0.45:05-0.37:075:43Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:413.911:583.95:23-0.25:36-0.27:075:44Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:213.76:010.06:05-0.17:065:45Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:383.81:033.66:420.26:36-0.17:055:46First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:203.71:493.57:310.37:160.07:045:47First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:063.72:393.48:300.48:100.07:035:48First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:583.73:323.49:320.49:150.07:025:49First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:553.84:273.510:320.310:21-0.17:015:50Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:553.95:253.611:290.111:25-0.37:005:51Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:554.06:213.812:24-0.17:005:52Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:504.27:134.012:24-0.51:15-0.46:595:53Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:404.48:014.21:20-0.72:05-0.66:585:53Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:264.58:494.32:14-1.02:53-0.86:575:54Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:124.69:374.53:07-1.13:40-1.06:565:55Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:594.510:284.53:58-1.14:26-1.06:545:56Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:504.411:234.54:50-1.15:13-1.06:535:57Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:444.25:42-0.96:01-0.96:525:58Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:214.512:414.16:37-0.76:52-0.76:515:59Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:214.41:413.97:36-0.47:50-0.56:506:00Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:224.32:403.88:37-0.38:51-0.46:496:01Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:224.33:383.89:38-0.29:51-0.36:486:02Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:204.24:363.910:36-0.210:50-0.46:476:03Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:184.25:334.011:32-0.311:46-0.46:456:03Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:134.36:274.112:24-0.46:446:04Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:034.47:174.212:39-0.51:12-0.56:436:05Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:494.48:044.31:28-0.61:57-0.56:426:06New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:324.48:474.42:15-0.62:40-0.56:416:07New Moon29Sun
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 5:48 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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