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 : 6:17 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 46m at 11:34 am (4.3 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 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:274.67:363.91:00-0.51:44-0.37:175:13New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:134.68:233.91:47-0.52:32-0.37:175:13New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:584.59:073.82:32-0.43:17-0.37:175:14New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:414.49:513.73:16-0.34:00-0.27:175:15New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:234.210:343.63:56-0.24:39-0.17:175:16Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:044.111:163.64:33-0.15:160.17:175:16Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:434.011:573.55:090.05:500.27:175:17Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:213.85:430.16:230.27:185:18Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:393.512:593.76:220.36:570.27:175:19First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:223.51:413.67:120.47:370.27:175:20First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:103.62:303.58:170.58:270.17:175:21First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:013.73:223.59:270.59:240.07:175:22First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:543.84:193.410:330.410:23-0.17:175:23Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:534.05:193.511:340.211:24-0.37:175:23Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:544.26:193.512:320.07:175:24Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:534.47:143.712:23-0.51:27-0.37:165:25Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:464.58:063.81:19-0.72:19-0.57:165:26Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:384.78:573.92:14-0.93:10-0.77:165:27Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:294.79:494.03:08-1.13:59-0.87:165:28Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:224.710:444.14:01-1.14:47-0.97:155:29Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:154.611:414.14:52-1.15:34-0.97:155:30Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:094.45:45-0.96:22-0.87:145:31Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:384.11:024.26:40-0.77:13-0.77:145:32Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:374.21:564.07:40-0.58:07-0.67:135:33Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:344.22:493.98:42-0.39:02-0.57:135:34Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:294.23:433.89:43-0.29:57-0.47:125:35Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:254.34:373.710:42-0.210:51-0.47:125:36Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:204.35:323.711:38-0.211:45-0.47:115:37Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:154.36:253.712:31-0.37:115:38Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:074.37:163.712:36-0.41:20-0.37:105:39Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:544.38:033.81:24-0.42:07-0.37:095:40New Moon31Tue
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 2:55 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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