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 - Jan 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:064.311:243.74:37-0.45:23-0.17:175:13Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:524.15:20-0.26:040.07:175:14Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:143.712:384.06:030.06:450.17:175:15Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:043.71:243.86:490.27:270.27:175:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:553.72:123.77:410.48:110.37:175:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:453.82:593.68:390.58:570.27:175:17Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:353.83:483.59:370.59:440.27:175:18Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:263.94:383.510:340.410:330.17:175:19Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:184.05:293.411:290.311:230.07:175:20Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:094.16:213.512:220.17:175:21Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:584.27:083.512:14-0.21:120.07:175:22Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:434.37:523.61:03-0.32:00-0.27:175:23New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:254.48:323.71:52-0.52:47-0.37:175:23New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:044.59:113.72:40-0.63:32-0.47:165:24New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:444.59:523.83:28-0.74:16-0.57:165:25New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:264.510:383.94:16-0.85:00-0.67:165:26Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:134.411:323.95:05-0.75:44-0.67:165:27Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:064.35:56-0.66:31-0.67:155:28Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:324.01:034.16:54-0.47:22-0.57:155:29First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:364.12:033.97:58-0.28:18-0.57:155:30First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:404.13:023.89:05-0.19:16-0.57:145:31First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:414.24:013.710:10-0.110:16-0.57:145:32Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:434.25:013.611:12-0.211:15-0.57:135:33Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:464.36:013.612:10-0.37:135:34Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:454.36:583.712:12-0.61:05-0.47:125:35Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:394.47:493.81:06-0.61:56-0.57:125:36Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:274.48:383.91:57-0.72:44-0.57:115:37Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:134.39:243.92:46-0.73:29-0.57:105:38Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:564.210:103.93:32-0.64:12-0.47:105:39Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:374.110:553.84:15-0.54:51-0.37:095:40Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:184.011:393.84:55-0.35:27-0.27:085:41Waning 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 11:07 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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