Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 07m at 9:12 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:34 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Oct 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:534.64:335.110:000.410:450.57:066:56First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:494.75:275.010:590.411:390.47:076:54Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:444.86:185.011:560.37:076:53Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:374.97:095.112:310.312:500.37:086:52Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:295.07:565.11:190.21:410.37:096:50Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:175.18:405.02:050.22:290.37:106:49Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:025.19:225.02:480.23:150.37:106:48Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:445.110:024.83:290.23:590.47:116:46Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:245.110:424.74:070.34:410.57:126:45Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:024.911:204.54:420.45:220.67:136:44Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:344.811:554.45:140.56:000.87:146:42Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:454.75:430.66:370.97:146:41Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:244.311:56 AM4.76:130.67:151.07:156:40Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:454.212:364.76:500.68:001.17:166:39Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:274.21:284.77:360.78:541.17:176:37Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:344.22:334.78:350.79:531.07:176:36Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:444.33:514.89:470.710:520.87:186:35Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:464.55:014.810:590.611:490.67:196:34Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:474.76:064.912:060.47:206:32Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:485.07:075.012:440.31:080.27:216:31Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:455.28:035.01:370.02:070.07:226:30New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:395.48:565.12:29-0.23:04-0.27:226:29New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:315.69:475.03:20-0.33:59-0.37:236:28New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:245.610:414.94:11-0.44:52-0.37:246:27New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:215.511:374.85:02-0.45:45-0.27:256:26Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:195.45:53-0.36:370.07:266:25Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:364.61:195.26:44-0.17:300.27:276:23Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:364.62:175.17:380.18:250.37:286:22First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:354.53:144.98:360.39:210.47:296:21First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:324.64:064.99:360.410:160.47:296:20First Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:274.63:574.89:350.510:090.36:305:19First 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 11:53 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 55% 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 (55% 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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