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 3h 17m 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 - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:244.64:534.410:440.010:570.16:227:55First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:204.55:494.511:38-0.111:570.16:217:56Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:144.56:444.712:30-0.26:207:56Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:064.57:354.912:530.01:19-0.36:197:57Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:554.58:235.01:45-0.12:05-0.36:187:58Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:404.59:075.12:35-0.22:49-0.26:177:59Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:234.49:495.13:22-0.23:31-0.16:167:59Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:054.310:305.04:07-0.14:100.06:158:00Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:464.111:094.94:50-0.14:460.16:148:01Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:284.011:464.75:310.15:190.36:138:02Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:083.96:090.25:480.46:138:03Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:184.612:493.86:470.46:170.56:128:03Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:404.41:303.77:250.56:520.66:118:04Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:004.42:163.88:060.67:370.66:108:05Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:474.33:063.88:550.68:370.76:108:06Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:524.33:594.09:480.59:510.76:098:06Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:004.34:514.110:430.411:030.66:088:07Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:014.35:464.411:370.26:078:08Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:034.36:424.612:100.412:310.06:078:09Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:034.37:374.91:110.21:24-0.26:068:09Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:594.48:285.12:100.02:15-0.36:068:10New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:524.49:185.33:06-0.23:07-0.46:058:11New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:444.310:105.34:01-0.43:59-0.56:048:11New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:404.211:065.24:54-0.54:51-0.56:048:12New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:394.25:46-0.55:43-0.46:038:13Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:065.112:414.26:38-0.46:37-0.36:038:13Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:095.01:424.27:31-0.37:33-0.16:038:14Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:104.82:424.28:26-0.28:330.16:028:15First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:074.73:394.49:22-0.19:350.26:028:15First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:014.64:334.510:16-0.110:350.26:018:16First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:524.55:264.711:09-0.211:330.26:018:17First Quarter31Mon
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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