Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 12m at 7:05 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Dec 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:044.34:244.310:080.510:370.26:595:02Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:564.45:144.311:020.411:240.27:005:02Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:474.56:034.211:530.37:015:02Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:374.66:514.212:090.112:420.27:025:02Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:234.77:354.212:520.01:300.17:025:02New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:064.78:164.11:340.02:150.17:035:02New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:454.78:544.02:14-0.12:590.07:045:02New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:194.69:253.92:54-0.13:410.07:055:02New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:424.69:483.93:33-0.14:230.07:055:02Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:554.610:133.94:12-0.15:040.07:065:02Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:294.610:553.94:53-0.15:460.07:075:03Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:184.611:514.05:38-0.16:320.07:085:03Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:204.56:310.07:250.07:085:03First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:034.01:374.47:360.18:22-0.17:095:03First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:204.12:494.48:470.19:21-0.27:105:04First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:274.33:524.39:550.010:20-0.47:105:04First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:304.54:544.311:00-0.211:17-0.67:115:04Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:334.75:554.312:01-0.47:115:05Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:334.86:524.312:13-0.712:58-0.57:125:05Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:295.07:464.31:07-0.91:53-0.77:135:06Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:215.08:374.31:59-0.92:46-0.77:135:06Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:114.99:284.22:50-0.93:36-0.77:145:07Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:014.810:194.23:39-0.84:24-0.67:145:07Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:504.611:104.14:27-0.75:10-0.57:145:08Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:384.45:12-0.55:55-0.37:155:08Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:014.012:274.35:58-0.26:40-0.17:155:09Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:533.91:164.16:450.07:260.17:165:10Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:453.92:054.07:370.28:140.27:165:10Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:373.92:553.98:330.39:030.27:165:11Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:284.03:443.89:300.49:510.17:165:12Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:204.04:353.810:250.37:175:12Waning Crescent31Wed
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 9:48 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 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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