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 5h 54m 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 - Jul 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:584.26:384.912:000.312:10-0.16:038:27Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:494.17:284.912:520.212:57-0.16:048:27Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:384.18:145.01:410.11:420.06:048:27Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:264.18:594.92:290.12:250.06:058:26Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:114.09:414.93:140.13:070.16:058:26Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:543.910:204.83:580.13:480.16:068:26Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:343.910:554.74:390.14:260.26:068:26Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:113.811:204.65:180.25:030.26:078:26Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:393.811:274.55:540.25:390.36:078:26Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:563.911:564.56:280.26:170.36:088:25Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:294.07:030.27:000.46:088:25Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:404.51:194.17:420.17:540.56:098:25Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:344.52:194.38:280.19:010.66:108:24Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:364.43:264.59:220.010:150.66:108:24Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:444.34:324.710:21-0.111:240.56:118:23Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:524.25:394.811:23-0.26:118:23Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:014.16:475.012:290.312:25-0.36:128:23Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:094.17:515.11:300.11:27-0.46:138:22Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:124.28:505.22:28-0.12:26-0.56:138:22New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:114.39:475.23:24-0.33:23-0.66:148:21New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:084.310:425.24:17-0.44:18-0.66:158:20New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:064.411:375.15:07-0.55:12-0.56:158:20Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:034.45:56-0.56:03-0.36:168:19Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:294.912:594.56:43-0.46:54-0.16:178:19Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:204.71:544.57:30-0.37:470.16:178:18Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:104.62:474.68:18-0.18:420.36:188:17First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:594.43:374.69:070.09:390.56:198:17First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:474.34:274.79:560.110:340.56:208:16First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:364.25:164.710:440.211:280.56:208:15First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:254.16:064.811:320.26:218:14Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:174.16:574.812:200.512:200.26:228:13Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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