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 : 7:05 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 12:16 pm (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 - Jun 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:354.49:075.42:45-0.42:50-0.66:018:17New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:304.410:015.43:41-0.53:43-0.66:008:18New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:254.310:565.34:35-0.64:35-0.66:008:19New Moon3Wed
4Thu11:224.311:525.15:26-0.55:26-0.46:008:19Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:194.26:16-0.46:17-0.26:008:20Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:474.91:164.27:06-0.37:080.06:008:20Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:414.72:124.27:56-0.18:020.25:598:21First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:344.63:064.38:480.08:590.45:598:21First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:254.43:584.49:390.19:560.55:598:22First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:144.44:494.510:290.110:520.55:598:22First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:034.35:394.611:170.111:460.45:598:23Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:524.26:294.712:040.05:598:23Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:424.27:184.812:380.312:490.05:598:23Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:314.18:064.91:280.31:320.05:598:24Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:184.18:504.92:160.22:150.05:598:24Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:024.09:314.93:020.12:560.15:598:24Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:433.910:084.83:460.13:360.15:598:25Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:213.910:394.74:290.14:150.16:008:25Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:543.810:544.75:100.14:540.16:008:25Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:183.811:114.75:490.15:330.26:008:26Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:463.911:514.76:280.16:140.26:008:26Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:314.07:090.17:010.26:008:26Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:424.71:314.17:540.07:590.36:018:26Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:434.62:424.28:460.09:070.46:018:26Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:544.53:494.59:42-0.110:180.36:018:26Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:044.44:514.710:40-0.211:260.26:028:27Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:084.45:534.911:38-0.46:028:27Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:134.36:565.012:300.112:36-0.56:028:27Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:164.37:565.21:30-0.11:33-0.56:038:27Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue8:154.38:525.22:27-0.32:28-0.66:038:27New Moon30Tue
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 3:40 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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