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 57m at 8:04 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:204.86:020.06:300.46:457:38Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:384.61:084.76:400.27:150.66:467:36Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:254.51:564.67:180.48:020.86:467:35Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:144.42:464.67:570.68:531.06:477:34Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:044.33:364.68:420.79:471.16:487:32Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:554.34:274.69:330.710:401.06:487:31Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:464.35:174.610:290.711:331.06:497:29Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:374.36:084.711:250.66:507:28Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:294.46:584.812:230.812:200.56:507:27Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:204.57:454.91:120.71:140.46:517:25Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:074.68:274.91:590.52:050.36:527:24New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:504.79:055.02:440.32:550.26:527:22New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:304.99:405.03:280.23:450.16:537:21New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:085.010:155.04:120.04:340.16:547:20New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:475.010:544.94:550.05:240.16:547:18Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:325.111:434.85:39-0.16:140.26:557:17Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:295.16:240.07:070.36:567:15Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:434.61:355.17:140.18:040.46:577:14First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:534.52:445.08:110.29:060.56:577:13First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:014.53:485.19:140.210:080.56:587:11First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:054.54:495.110:180.211:080.46:597:10First Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:054.65:475.111:210.26:597:08Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:054.86:445.212:050.312:200.17:007:07Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:034.97:375.212:590.11:170.07:017:06Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:575.08:255.21:500.02:100.07:017:04Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:475.29:115.22:38-0.13:010.07:027:03Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:335.29:545.13:24-0.13:500.07:037:01Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:185.210:375.04:080.04:360.27:047:00Full Moon28Wed
29Thu11:025.111:204.84:490.15:200.37:046:59Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:455.05:270.36:030.57:056:57Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 11:07 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 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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