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 3h 38m 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 - May 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:044.010:114.84:080.23:580.16:217:55New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:343.910:244.84:510.24:350.16:207:56New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:013.910:494.85:340.25:120.16:197:57Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:343.811:304.86:170.25:530.16:187:58Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:233.87:030.36:390.26:177:58Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:224.81:293.87:540.37:330.36:177:59Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:274.72:453.98:520.38:410.36:168:00First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:524.63:524.19:520.39:550.36:158:01First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:094.64:544.310:510.111:050.26:148:01First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:144.65:554.611:47-0.16:138:02Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:154.66:544.912:100.012:41-0.36:128:03Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:134.67:505.11:10-0.21:33-0.46:118:04Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:074.58:425.32:08-0.32:23-0.56:118:04Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:574.49:315.43:02-0.43:12-0.56:108:05Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:464.310:195.33:55-0.43:59-0.46:098:06Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:354.211:075.14:45-0.44:46-0.26:088:07Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:254.111:554.95:33-0.25:300.06:088:07Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:164.06:190.06:140.26:078:08Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:444.71:083.97:050.26:580.56:078:09Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:354.52:023.97:520.47:450.76:068:10Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:274.42:553.98:410.58:390.86:058:10Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:194.33:484.09:300.69:370.96:058:11Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:094.24:394.110:190.610:360.96:048:12Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:594.15:304.211:060.511:330.86:048:12Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:484.16:214.411:520.46:038:13Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:384.07:104.512:270.712:360.36:038:14Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:264.07:564.71:190.51:200.26:028:14Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:124.08:384.82:090.42:030.16:028:15Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:543.99:144.82:580.32:450.16:028:16New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:333.99:454.93:450.23:280.06:018:16New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:113.810:134.94:320.14:130.06:018:17New Moon31Thu
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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