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 3h 50m 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:174.06:303.612:290.07:085:42Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:064.27:183.712:27-0.31:18-0.27:075:43Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:514.38:013.81:18-0.52:06-0.47:075:44New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:324.48:413.92:07-0.72:52-0.67:065:45New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:114.59:214.02:56-0.83:37-0.77:055:46New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:514.510:024.13:45-0.94:21-0.87:045:47Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:354.410:494.14:33-0.95:05-0.87:035:48Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:244.311:444.25:23-0.85:50-0.87:025:49Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:194.26:16-0.76:38-0.77:025:49Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:464.21:194.07:15-0.57:33-0.67:015:50First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:524.22:213.98:20-0.38:32-0.57:005:51First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:574.23:213.89:24-0.29:34-0.56:595:52First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:594.24:213.810:26-0.310:34-0.56:585:53Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:014.35:213.811:26-0.411:33-0.66:575:54Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:034.36:193.912:21-0.56:565:55Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:594.47:134.112:29-0.71:14-0.66:555:56Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:494.48:024.21:22-0.82:03-0.66:545:57Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:344.48:494.22:12-0.82:49-0.66:535:58Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:174.49:344.22:59-0.83:33-0.66:515:59Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:594.310:184.23:43-0.74:13-0.56:506:00Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:404.211:014.14:25-0.54:50-0.36:496:01Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:204.011:434.05:05-0.35:24-0.26:486:01Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:003.95:44-0.15:550.06:476:02Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:254.012:423.76:240.16:240.16:466:03Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:093.91:273.67:080.36:570.26:456:04Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:563.82:163.58:020.47:430.26:436:05Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:463.83:073.59:020.58:440.36:426:06Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:393.94:013.510:010.49:510.26:416:07Third Quarter28Sat
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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