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 5h 59m 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 - Mar 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:314.31:113.97:42-0.17:46-0.26:406:07Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:554.32:313.88:490.08:56-0.26:396:08Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:154.33:423.99:54-0.110:05-0.36:376:09Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:254.34:494.010:56-0.311:10-0.56:366:10Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:324.45:534.111:54-0.56:356:11Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:334.66:524.412:10-0.712:49-0.76:346:12Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:284.77:464.51:07-0.91:41-0.86:326:12New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:184.78:364.72:01-1.02:30-0.96:316:13New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:054.79:244.72:52-1.03:17-0.96:306:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:504.610:114.73:41-0.94:01-0.86:286:15New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:354.410:574.64:28-0.84:43-0.66:276:16Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:214.311:434.45:13-0.55:23-0.46:266:16Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:074.15:58-0.36:02-0.16:246:17Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:304.312:564.06:450.06:420.16:236:18Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:194.21:473.97:340.27:270.36:226:19First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:114.12:393.88:270.48:200.46:206:20First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:044.03:313.89:220.49:170.46:196:20First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:574.04:243.910:150.410:150.46:186:21First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:514.05:174.011:060.311:110.26:166:22Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:444.16:094.111:550.26:156:23Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:344.16:584.212:040.112:420.16:146:23Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:194.27:424.412:55-0.11:27-0.16:126:24Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:594.38:214.51:43-0.22:09-0.26:116:25Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:354.38:564.62:31-0.32:51-0.36:096:26Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:074.39:274.63:17-0.43:32-0.46:086:26Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:394.39:574.74:04-0.54:14-0.46:076:27Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:174.210:374.74:51-0.44:56-0.46:056:28Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:074.111:304.75:39-0.35:41-0.36:046:29Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:104.16:32-0.26:34-0.26:036:29Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:414.61:234.07:31-0.17:360.06:016:30Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:594.52:324.08:340.08:440.06:006:31Third Quarter31Fri
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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