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 2h 39m 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 - May 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:573.711:564.66:400.46:070.46:217:55Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:363.77:200.56:490.46:207:56Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:444.61:313.88:080.67:410.56:197:57Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:434.52:413.99:050.68:490.56:187:58Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:564.53:534.010:050.410:080.56:177:59Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:144.54:594.311:040.311:220.36:167:59Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:234.56:024.512:000.06:168:00Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:284.57:034.812:290.112:54-0.26:158:01Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:284.58:015.11:31-0.11:47-0.46:148:02Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:234.58:545.32:30-0.32:38-0.56:138:02New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:164.49:455.43:26-0.43:29-0.56:128:03New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:084.310:385.34:21-0.54:20-0.56:118:04New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:034.211:335.25:14-0.45:10-0.46:118:05Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:004.16:05-0.36:00-0.26:108:06Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:304.912:584.06:55-0.16:500.16:098:06Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:284.71:564.07:470.17:440.36:088:07Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:254.52:534.08:410.28:420.56:088:08First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:194.43:484.19:350.39:420.66:078:08First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:114.34:404.310:270.310:410.66:078:09First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:004.35:324.411:160.311:360.66:068:10First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:494.26:234.612:030.26:058:11Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:394.27:124.712:300.512:470.16:058:11Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:274.18:004.91:200.41:300.16:048:12Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:134.18:434.92:080.32:100.16:048:13Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:564.09:244.92:550.22:490.26:038:13Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:363.910:004.93:390.23:270.26:038:14Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:133.810:314.84:220.24:040.26:028:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:473.710:504.75:030.24:400.36:028:15Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:133.711:054.75:430.35:170.36:028:16Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:393.711:414.76:220.35:560.36:018:17Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:213.87:030.36:410.36:018:17Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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