Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 9:12 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 32m at 2:11 pm (4.6 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 - Jun 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:034.49:415.43:18-0.53:23-0.66:018:17Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:004.410:375.34:12-0.64:17-0.66:008:18Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:584.311:345.25:04-0.75:10-0.66:008:19Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:574.35:55-0.66:02-0.46:008:19Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:305.112:564.36:45-0.56:55-0.26:008:20Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:254.91:544.47:35-0.47:490.06:008:20Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:194.72:494.48:27-0.38:460.25:598:21Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:104.63:424.59:19-0.29:440.35:598:21Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:004.54:334.610:10-0.210:410.35:598:22Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:494.45:234.711:00-0.111:360.35:598:22Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:384.36:144.811:48-0.15:598:23Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:284.37:034.912:280.212:34-0.15:598:23Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:184.27:514.91:190.21:20-0.15:598:23Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:064.28:364.92:070.12:04-0.15:598:24Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:524.29:194.92:530.12:460.05:598:24New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:364.19:574.83:370.13:270.05:598:24New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:174.010:314.74:200.14:060.15:598:25New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:563.910:534.65:000.14:440.16:008:25New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:303.910:554.65:370.15:210.26:008:25Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:543.911:254.66:130.15:590.26:008:26Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:184.06:490.16:410.36:008:26Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:104.61:044.17:280.17:310.46:008:26Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:024.62:064.28:130.08:340.46:018:26First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:024.53:164.49:070.09:450.46:018:26First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:104.44:214.610:07-0.110:550.46:018:26First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:224.35:254.811:08-0.26:028:27Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:334.26:295.012:010.212:09-0.36:028:27Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:424.27:325.11:030.01:09-0.56:028:27Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:464.28:315.32:02-0.22:07-0.66:038:27Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:464.39:265.32:58-0.43:04-0.66:038:27Full Moon30Thu
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 5:41 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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