Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:38 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 42m at 11:46 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Jan 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:294.810:504.14:02-1.04:52-0.87:175:13Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:264.711:484.14:55-1.05:41-0.77:175:13Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:214.65:47-0.86:31-0.67:175:14Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:464.11:144.46:42-0.67:23-0.57:175:15Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:434.12:064.27:41-0.48:16-0.47:175:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:384.22:574.18:40-0.29:09-0.47:175:17Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:324.23:464.09:39-0.110:00-0.47:175:17Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:244.34:373.910:36-0.110:51-0.47:185:18Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:164.35:283.811:30-0.211:40-0.47:175:19Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:084.46:193.812:22-0.27:175:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:574.47:083.812:27-0.41:10-0.37:175:21Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:434.47:533.81:12-0.41:56-0.37:175:22New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:274.48:363.81:56-0.42:40-0.37:175:23New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:084.39:173.72:37-0.43:22-0.27:175:24New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:464.29:543.63:16-0.34:00-0.27:175:25New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:194.110:243.63:53-0.34:35-0.17:165:26Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:424.010:383.64:27-0.25:08-0.17:165:27Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:494.010:593.65:01-0.25:380.07:165:27Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:203.911:393.75:38-0.16:11-0.17:165:28Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:053.96:220.16:50-0.17:155:29First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:303.81:013.87:210.27:40-0.17:155:30First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:303.92:073.78:360.38:42-0.27:145:31First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:404.03:203.69:520.29:49-0.37:145:32First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:564.14:343.611:000.110:56-0.47:135:33Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:144.25:453.612:03-0.27:135:34Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:264.46:503.812:01-0.61:02-0.47:125:35Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:284.67:483.91:01-0.91:57-0.77:125:36Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:254.78:434.11:59-1.12:50-0.97:115:37Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:194.89:374.22:54-1.23:41-1.07:115:38Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:124.710:324.23:47-1.34:29-1.07:105:39Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:044.611:264.24:39-1.25:16-0.97:095:40Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 3:12 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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