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 16m at 6:38 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:054.26:20-0.17:07-0.17:175:13First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:353.91:074.17:210.18:02-0.17:175:14First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:443.92:194.08:360.19:02-0.27:175:14First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:594.13:313.99:500.110:04-0.47:175:15First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:114.24:403.910:58-0.111:06-0.57:175:16Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:214.45:473.912:01-0.37:175:17Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:284.66:503.912:06-0.71:01-0.57:185:18Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:294.77:474.01:04-0.91:57-0.77:185:19Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:254.88:414.11:59-1.02:50-0.87:175:19Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:194.89:354.12:53-1.13:41-0.97:175:20Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:124.710:294.13:45-1.14:30-0.87:175:21Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:034.511:234.04:35-1.05:17-0.77:175:22Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:534.45:24-0.86:03-0.67:175:23Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:164.012:424.26:13-0.56:50-0.47:175:24Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:094.01:304.07:05-0.27:38-0.37:175:25Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:014.02:193.98:000.08:27-0.27:165:26Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:524.03:083.88:560.19:16-0.17:165:27Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:434.03:573.79:520.110:05-0.17:165:28Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:344.14:483.710:460.110:54-0.17:155:29Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:264.15:403.711:380.011:42-0.27:155:30Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:184.26:313.712:28-0.17:155:31Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:074.37:183.712:29-0.31:15-0.27:145:32Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:524.38:023.71:14-0.42:00-0.27:145:33New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:334.38:413.71:58-0.42:43-0.37:135:34New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:104.39:163.72:40-0.53:24-0.37:135:35New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:404.29:423.73:21-0.54:03-0.47:125:36New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:014.210:023.84:02-0.54:40-0.47:125:37Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:234.210:353.94:43-0.55:17-0.47:115:38Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:024.211:203.95:26-0.45:56-0.47:105:38Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:524.16:15-0.36:40-0.47:105:39Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:154.012:533.97:15-0.17:33-0.47:095:40First Quarter31Sun
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 9:27 am — 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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