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 5h 33m 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 - Apr 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:454.46:114.312:120.05:586:32Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:434.57:054.512:29-0.21:04-0.35:576:33Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:354.77:554.81:26-0.41:53-0.55:566:33New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:244.78:445.02:21-0.62:42-0.75:546:34New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:134.79:345.13:15-0.83:31-0.75:536:35New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:044.610:275.14:07-0.84:18-0.75:526:36Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:584.411:235.04:59-0.75:06-0.65:506:37Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:554.35:52-0.55:56-0.45:496:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:234.912:544.26:47-0.36:50-0.25:486:38Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:244.71:544.17:45-0.17:500.05:466:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:254.62:524.28:440.08:520.15:456:40First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:234.53:484.29:420.09:530.25:446:40First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:184.44:434.310:370.010:510.15:426:41Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:134.45:374.511:29-0.111:460.05:416:42Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:054.46:294.612:18-0.15:406:43Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:534.57:174.812:37-0.11:04-0.25:396:43Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:384.58:024.91:25-0.11:47-0.25:376:44Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:204.48:444.92:11-0.22:27-0.15:366:45Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:014.39:234.82:55-0.13:050.05:356:46Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:404.210:004.73:37-0.13:400.15:346:46Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:174.110:324.64:170.04:100.25:336:47Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:503.910:454.54:540.24:380.35:316:48Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:143.810:524.55:310.35:050.35:306:49Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:343.811:294.56:080.45:400.45:296:50Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:153.86:510.56:240.55:286:50Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:184.52:143.98:430.58:210.56:277:51Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:194.43:274.09:430.59:360.56:267:52Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:354.44:344.110:430.410:530.46:257:53Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:534.55:374.311:410.26:247:53Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:034.56:404.612:030.212:37-0.16:237:54Waning Crescent30Thu
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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