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 : 9:12 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 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 - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:564.56:365.012:040.47:066:55Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:524.77:275.012:510.51:000.47:076:54Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:454.88:135.01:400.41:510.37:086:53Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:334.98:565.02:250.32:400.37:086:51New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:185.09:364.93:080.33:260.47:096:50New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:005.010:154.73:480.34:110.47:106:48New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:415.010:534.64:250.44:530.67:116:47New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:194.911:294.44:580.55:330.77:116:46Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:554.85:280.76:120.97:126:45Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:034.212:244.75:540.76:501.07:136:43Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:334.112:404.76:210.87:311.27:146:42Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:044.01:124.66:570.88:191.37:156:41First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:514.02:114.67:430.99:171.37:156:39First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:574.03:324.68:440.910:161.27:166:38First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:024.14:374.79:590.911:131.07:176:37First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:024.25:384.811:110.77:186:36Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:024.56:365.012:080.712:170.57:186:34Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:004.77:305.11:010.41:190.37:196:33Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:555.08:215.11:510.22:170.17:206:32Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:455.39:095.12:40-0.13:130.07:216:31Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:355.59:575.03:28-0.24:08-0.17:226:30Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:255.510:484.84:16-0.35:02-0.17:236:29Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:205.511:434.65:05-0.35:550.07:236:27Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:195.35:54-0.26:480.27:246:26Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:424.41:225.26:440.07:430.47:256:25Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:444.32:255.07:400.38:410.67:266:24Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:454.33:264.98:400.59:400.77:276:23Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:454.34:224.89:430.610:370.67:286:22Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:414.45:154.810:450.611:300.57:296:21Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:364.56:064.711:420.57:306:20Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:294.76:554.712:210.412:370.57:306:19Waning Crescent31Mon
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 5:41 pm — 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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