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 8m 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 - Aug 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:234.34:084.89:38-0.110:370.46:238:12Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:234.25:084.910:38-0.111:400.46:248:11Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:234.16:105.011:38-0.16:258:10Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:244.17:115.012:400.312:37-0.16:258:09Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:244.18:085.01:370.21:35-0.16:268:08Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:214.29:005.02:310.12:29-0.16:278:08New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:134.39:485.03:210.03:22-0.16:288:07New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:034.310:334.94:090.04:110.06:288:06New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:534.311:174.74:540.04:580.16:298:05New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:414.35:360.15:420.36:308:03Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:004.612:294.36:140.26:250.56:318:02Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:424.41:164.36:500.37:080.76:318:01Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:254.32:034.47:250.57:540.96:328:00First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:104.12:514.47:590.68:461.06:337:59First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:584.03:404.48:360.69:421.16:337:58First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:473.94:284.59:220.710:391.16:347:57First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:363.85:184.510:160.611:351.06:357:56First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:283.86:114.611:140.66:367:55Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:213.97:044.712:290.912:130.56:367:53Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:154.07:544.81:210.71:100.46:377:52Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:044.18:395.02:100.52:040.26:387:51Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:504.39:215.12:580.32:560.16:387:50Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:334.410:015.13:440.13:480.06:397:49Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:174.610:425.14:280.04:39-0.16:407:47Full Moon24Wed
25Thu11:034.711:275.05:12-0.25:300.06:407:46Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:544.85:55-0.26:210.16:417:45Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:164.812:504.96:39-0.27:160.26:427:43Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:114.61:514.97:26-0.18:150.46:437:42Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:104.42:555.08:190.09:190.66:437:41Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:124.33:575.09:180.110:220.66:447:40Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:124.24:575.010:200.211:230.66:457:38Third Quarter31Wed
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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