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 2h 54m 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 - Sep 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:484.75:370.15:530.36:457:37Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:024.712:344.76:140.36:350.66:467:36Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:464.51:204.66:490.57:180.86:467:35Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:304.42:074.67:220.68:041.06:477:33First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:184.22:564.67:570.78:561.16:487:32First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:074.13:464.68:390.89:511.16:487:31First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:584.14:354.69:330.810:471.16:497:29First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:484.15:264.710:320.811:411.06:507:28Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:404.16:184.811:320.76:507:27Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:334.27:094.912:340.812:300.56:517:25Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:244.47:575.01:240.61:260.46:527:24Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:124.58:415.12:130.42:200.26:527:22Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:574.79:225.23:000.23:120.16:537:21Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:394.910:035.23:460.04:030.06:547:20Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:235.010:475.14:31-0.14:550.06:557:18Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:105.111:365.05:16-0.25:460.06:557:17Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:045.16:01-0.26:390.16:567:15Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:304.81:055.16:48-0.17:340.36:577:14Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:314.72:105.17:400.08:340.56:577:13Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:344.63:145.18:380.29:360.56:587:11Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:354.54:155.19:400.210:370.56:597:10Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:344.55:145.110:420.311:360.46:597:08Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:324.66:125.111:420.27:007:07Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:304.77:075.112:310.312:400.27:017:06Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:254.87:575.21:230.21:340.17:017:04Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:175.08:435.12:120.12:250.17:027:03New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:045.09:265.12:590.13:140.17:037:01New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:495.110:085.03:420.14:000.27:047:00New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:335.010:484.84:240.24:450.37:046:59New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:165.011:294.75:020.35:270.57:056:57Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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