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 6h 44m 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 - Jan 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:514.36:083.912:040.07:175:13Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:414.36:573.912:04-0.212:53-0.17:175:14Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:284.37:423.912:50-0.31:39-0.17:175:15Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:094.48:243.91:34-0.42:23-0.27:175:15Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:464.39:023.82:18-0.53:06-0.37:175:16Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:164.39:343.83:00-0.53:47-0.37:175:17Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:354.310:003.93:42-0.64:26-0.47:185:18Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:574.310:293.94:24-0.65:05-0.47:185:19Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:354.311:114.05:08-0.55:46-0.47:175:20Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:254.35:56-0.46:30-0.47:175:20Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:074.012:244.16:52-0.37:22-0.47:175:21Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:194.11:364.07:58-0.28:22-0.47:175:22Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:344.12:513.99:08-0.19:25-0.57:175:23Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:424.23:593.810:14-0.210:28-0.67:175:24Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:484.45:053.811:17-0.411:29-0.77:175:25Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:534.56:093.912:16-0.57:165:26Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:544.67:074.012:27-0.91:12-0.77:165:27Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:494.78:014.11:23-1.02:05-0.97:165:28New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:394.78:524.22:16-1.12:55-0.97:155:29New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:284.69:424.23:07-1.13:42-0.97:155:30New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:144.510:314.13:55-1.04:27-0.87:155:31Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:004.411:194.14:42-0.85:10-0.77:145:32Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:454.25:27-0.65:51-0.57:145:33Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:074.012:314.06:12-0.36:32-0.37:135:34Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:563.91:183.96:59-0.17:14-0.27:135:35First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:463.92:083.77:510.17:590.07:125:36First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:373.92:583.78:460.28:480.07:125:37First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:283.93:483.69:410.39:400.07:115:38First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:203.94:403.610:360.210:33-0.17:105:39Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:143.95:333.611:290.111:25-0.27:105:40Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:074.06:253.712:190.07:095:41Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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