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 56m 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 - Jun 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:513.810:474.95:170.04:580.06:018:18Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:383.811:344.96:030.05:450.06:008:18Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:353.96:500.06:360.06:008:19Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:354.81:383.97:400.07:320.16:008:19Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:474.72:424.18:340.08:370.26:008:20First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:564.63:434.39:30-0.19:450.26:008:20First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:574.64:414.610:25-0.210:500.15:598:21First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:544.55:384.811:20-0.311:530.05:598:21Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:504.46:355.012:13-0.45:598:22Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:464.37:305.212:53-0.11:05-0.45:598:22Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:414.28:225.21:49-0.21:56-0.45:598:23Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:334.29:105.22:43-0.22:45-0.45:598:23Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:224.19:575.13:34-0.23:34-0.35:598:24Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:114.010:445.04:24-0.24:21-0.15:598:24Full Moon14Thu
15Fri11:004.011:304.85:10-0.15:060.15:598:24Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:493.95:540.05:480.35:598:25Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:174.612:403.86:370.26:290.46:008:25Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:044.41:303.87:180.37:110.66:008:25Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:514.32:213.98:000.47:580.86:008:25Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:394.23:123.98:430.58:530.96:008:26Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:274.14:024.09:270.59:530.96:008:26Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:144.04:504.210:110.410:520.96:008:26Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:013.95:384.310:570.311:500.86:018:26Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:493.86:274.511:440.36:018:26Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:403.87:164.612:450.712:330.26:018:27Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:313.88:024.71:390.51:230.16:028:27Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:193.88:454.82:310.32:130.06:028:27New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:053.89:264.93:210.23:04-0.16:028:27New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:513.910:085.04:100.03:55-0.26:038:27New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:393.910:565.04:58-0.14:46-0.26:038:27New Moon30Sat
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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