Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 28m at 6:17 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:264.41:593.87:430.57:180.76:018:17Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:124.22:493.88:250.68:080.86:018:18Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:004.23:393.99:100.69:110.96:008:18Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:484.14:274.09:580.510:190.96:008:19Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:354.15:154.210:470.411:240.86:008:19Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:244.06:054.411:370.26:008:20Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:174.06:554.612:250.612:280.16:008:20Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:114.07:444.81:230.41:190.05:598:21Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:034.08:315.02:180.22:11-0.25:598:21New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:534.09:175.13:120.03:02-0.25:598:22New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:444.010:065.14:05-0.23:55-0.35:598:22New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:384.011:005.14:57-0.34:48-0.45:598:23New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:374.05:47-0.35:41-0.35:598:23Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:015.012:394.16:38-0.36:35-0.35:598:24Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:044.91:414.27:29-0.37:31-0.15:598:24Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:054.82:414.38:23-0.38:330.05:598:24First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:024.73:394.59:17-0.39:360.15:598:25First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:564.64:344.710:11-0.310:370.16:008:25First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:474.55:274.811:04-0.411:360.16:008:25Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:384.46:204.911:55-0.46:008:26Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:304.37:115.012:330.012:44-0.46:008:26Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:214.28:005.11:260.01:32-0.36:008:26Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:104.18:465.12:17-0.12:19-0.26:018:26Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:574.19:305.03:05-0.13:03-0.16:018:26Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:424.010:124.93:520.03:460.06:018:26Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:274.010:534.84:360.04:270.26:018:27Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:113.911:344.65:170.15:050.36:028:27Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:543.85:550.25:400.46:028:27Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:124.512:373.86:310.36:140.56:028:27Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:464.31:183.87:050.46:500.66:038:27Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 9:01 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 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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