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 4h 13m 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 - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:214.711:384.14:590.65:570.86:315:19Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:294.65:290.66:380.96:325:18Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:054.012:104.66:080.77:251.06:335:17First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:564.01:104.66:590.78:210.96:345:16First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:064.12:294.68:060.89:190.86:355:15First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:104.23:374.79:210.710:150.66:365:14First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:104.44:384.710:310.511:100.36:375:13Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:114.65:384.811:360.36:375:13Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:094.96:354.912:040.012:360.16:385:12Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:045.17:284.912:56-0.21:34-0.16:395:11Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:565.38:194.91:47-0.42:29-0.36:405:10Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:485.49:114.82:38-0.53:24-0.36:415:10Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:415.410:054.63:29-0.54:17-0.36:425:09Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:395.311:044.54:19-0.55:09-0.26:435:08Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:395.15:10-0.46:02-0.16:445:08Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:044.412:405.06:03-0.26:560.16:455:07Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:044.31:404.87:000.07:520.26:465:07Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:034.32:364.78:000.28:490.26:475:06Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:004.43:284.69:010.39:430.26:485:06Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:544.54:194.69:590.310:350.16:495:05Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:474.65:094.610:550.211:240.06:505:05Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:394.75:584.511:480.26:515:04Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:294.96:454.512:110.012:380.16:525:04Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:174.97:304.512:55-0.11:260.16:525:04New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:015.08:134.41:37-0.12:120.16:535:03New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:424.98:544.32:170.02:560.16:545:03New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:224.89:334.12:550.13:370.16:555:03New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:584.710:094.03:310.14:170.26:565:03Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:284.610:373.94:040.24:540.36:575:02Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:334.510:503.84:350.25:310.46:585:02Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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