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 2h 19m at 6:03 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:024.29:154.52:480.02:590.05:586:32New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:354.19:414.53:300.03:320.05:566:33New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:024.09:494.54:100.14:030.15:556:34Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:183.910:084.64:480.14:330.15:546:34Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:433.810:454.65:280.25:070.15:526:35Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:263.811:334.66:120.45:470.15:516:36Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:223.77:050.56:370.25:506:37First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:314.61:383.78:080.57:440.35:496:37First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:444.52:573.89:130.59:040.35:476:38First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:154.54:064.010:150.310:180.15:466:39First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:334.55:114.311:140.111:26-0.15:456:40Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:414.66:134.612:09-0.25:436:41Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:414.77:104.912:27-0.41:02-0.45:426:41Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:354.78:025.11:25-0.61:52-0.65:416:42Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:244.78:535.32:20-0.72:40-0.75:406:43Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:124.69:425.33:13-0.73:27-0.65:386:44Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:014.410:315.24:04-0.64:12-0.55:376:44Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:514.211:215.04:54-0.44:57-0.35:366:45Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:424.15:42-0.25:410.05:356:46Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:134.812:354.06:310.16:280.35:336:47Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:064.61:303.97:230.37:200.65:326:47Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:014.42:253.98:170.58:180.75:316:48Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:554.33:194.09:110.59:180.85:306:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:484.24:124.110:030.510:150.75:296:50Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:404.25:054.210:520.511:100.65:286:51Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:324.25:574.411:390.45:276:51Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:224.26:464.512:020.512:230.35:266:52Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:084.27:314.612:510.31:050.25:246:53Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:504.29:114.71:380.22:440.16:237:54New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:284.19:454.73:240.23:220.16:227:54New Moon30Mon
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 8:48 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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