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 3h 36m 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 - Oct 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:574.95:360.56:070.77:066:56Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:094.512:384.86:070.66:470.97:076:55Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:504.31:204.76:350.77:281.07:076:53Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:334.22:034.67:040.88:141.27:086:52First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:204.12:524.67:430.99:071.27:096:50First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:124.13:444.68:370.910:041.27:106:49First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:054.24:374.79:450.911:001.07:106:48First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:584.25:304.810:540.811:550.87:116:46Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:524.46:254.911:590.67:126:45Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:484.67:185.012:480.61:000.47:136:44Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:404.88:075.11:380.31:570.27:136:43Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:295.18:545.22:270.12:520.17:146:41Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:165.39:405.23:15-0.13:46-0.17:156:40Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:045.410:295.14:03-0.24:40-0.17:166:39Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:555.411:214.94:51-0.35:32-0.17:176:38Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:515.45:39-0.36:250.07:176:36Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:184.712:535.36:29-0.17:200.27:186:35Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:194.61:575.27:210.08:170.47:196:34Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:214.53:005.18:190.29:170.57:206:33Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:224.53:595.09:220.310:160.57:216:31Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:204.64:555.010:240.411:120.47:216:30Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:164.75:495.011:230.47:226:29Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:114.86:405.012:050.312:200.37:236:28Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:054.97:305.012:560.21:130.27:246:27Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:555.17:154.91:430.11:030.26:255:26Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:415.17:584.91:280.11:510.26:265:25New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:255.28:404.82:100.12:370.26:275:24New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:075.19:204.62:500.23:200.36:275:23New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:475.09:594.53:270.34:020.46:285:22New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:254.910:364.34:010.44:420.66:295:21Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:594.811:114.24:310.55:190.76:305:20Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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