Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:17 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 51m at 12:32 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:194.63:575.09:190.410:120.67:066:56Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:144.64:505.010:180.411:070.57:076:54Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:084.75:435.011:150.57:076:53Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:024.76:345.012:000.512:090.47:086:51Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:544.87:235.012:500.41:010.47:096:50Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:454.98:105.01:370.31:510.37:106:49Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:325.08:535.02:220.32:370.37:106:47New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:165.19:334.93:040.33:220.47:116:46New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:585.010:124.83:430.44:050.47:126:45New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:375.010:474.64:200.44:470.57:136:44New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:114.911:174.54:530.55:260.67:146:42Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:344.811:304.35:230.66:030.87:146:41Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:314.811:494.35:500.66:410.97:156:40Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:034.86:210.67:231.07:166:38Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:304.312:504.87:000.68:141.07:176:37First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:234.31:494.87:510.79:141.07:186:36First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:314.33:054.88:580.710:170.97:186:35First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:514.44:294.910:150.611:170.67:196:34First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:024.55:385.011:270.57:206:32Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:084.76:425.112:150.412:330.37:216:31Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:105.07:415.21:100.11:340.07:226:30Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:085.28:345.22:03-0.22:32-0.27:226:29Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:025.49:265.22:54-0.43:28-0.37:236:28Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:545.510:175.13:45-0.54:22-0.37:246:27Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:485.511:104.94:34-0.55:15-0.37:256:26Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:435.411:054.84:23-0.45:07-0.16:265:25Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:405.35:12-0.25:590.16:275:23Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:024.612:375.16:020.06:520.36:285:22Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:594.51:345.06:550.37:470.46:295:21Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:554.52:284.87:510.58:430.56:295:20Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:504.53:204.88:500.69:370.56:305:19Third Quarter31Fri
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 3:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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