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 : 8:04 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 1:28 am (4.3 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 - Apr 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:084.53:364.29:36-0.19:51-0.15:596:32Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:124.54:384.310:35-0.210:54-0.25:576:33Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:134.65:384.511:31-0.411:53-0.45:566:33Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:114.66:344.712:24-0.55:556:34Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:034.77:264.912:49-0.51:14-0.65:536:35Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:524.78:145.01:42-0.62:02-0.65:526:36New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:374.68:595.02:32-0.62:47-0.65:516:36New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:214.59:434.93:20-0.63:31-0.45:496:37New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:054.410:264.84:05-0.44:11-0.35:486:38Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:504.311:084.74:49-0.34:49-0.15:476:39Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:364.111:514.55:310.05:240.25:456:39Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:234.06:130.25:590.45:446:40Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:374.31:133.96:570.46:360.55:436:41First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:264.22:043.97:450.67:240.65:426:42First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:184.12:563.98:370.68:250.75:406:42First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:104.13:474.09:290.69:300.75:396:43First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:024.14:394.110:210.510:310.65:386:44Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:554.15:314.311:110.411:290.45:376:45Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:474.26:214.512:000.25:356:45Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:364.27:074.612:250.212:480.05:346:46Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:214.37:504.81:170.01:34-0.15:336:47Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:034.38:295.02:08-0.22:20-0.35:326:48Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:444.49:095.12:59-0.33:06-0.35:316:49Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:274.39:525.13:49-0.43:53-0.45:296:49Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:174.310:435.04:38-0.44:40-0.35:286:50Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:154.211:434.95:29-0.45:30-0.35:276:51Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:194.26:21-0.36:25-0.15:266:52Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:504.81:244.27:17-0.27:260.05:256:52Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:554.72:274.38:16-0.18:310.15:246:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:564.74:264.410:14-0.210:350.16:237:54Third Quarter30Sun
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 4:46 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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