Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:03 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 25m at 11:11 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Sep 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:024.62:475.18:080.08:540.46:457:37First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:574.43:435.19:020.19:540.66:467:36First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:524.34:375.010:000.310:530.66:467:34First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:474.35:315.010:570.311:480.66:477:33Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:414.36:255.011:520.46:487:32Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:364.47:185.012:410.512:460.46:497:30Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:294.58:065.01:310.51:370.36:497:29Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:184.58:515.02:180.42:250.36:507:28Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:044.69:325.03:020.43:110.46:517:26Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:474.610:114.93:430.43:540.46:517:25Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:284.610:484.74:210.44:360.56:527:23Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:054.611:214.54:550.55:150.76:537:22Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:354.611:464.45:250.55:520.86:537:21Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:444.611:584.35:510.66:291.06:547:19Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:024.66:180.67:091.16:557:18Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:284.212:424.76:500.67:581.26:557:16Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:144.11:344.77:330.69:001.36:567:15Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:154.12:374.88:280.710:071.26:577:14Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:324.13:574.89:380.711:111.16:577:12Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:454.25:174.910:540.66:587:11Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:534.36:295.112:110.812:050.46:597:09Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:584.57:325.21:080.51:100.27:007:08Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:584.88:275.42:010.22:10-0.17:007:07New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:525.19:175.42:520.03:07-0.27:017:05New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:455.310:075.33:41-0.24:03-0.37:027:04New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:385.410:575.14:29-0.34:56-0.27:027:02New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:325.411:484.95:16-0.35:49-0.17:037:01Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:285.46:02-0.26:410.17:047:00Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:424.71:245.36:490.07:340.47:056:58Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:374.52:215.27:390.28:310.67:056:57First Quarter30Sun
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 2:37 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 91% 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 (91% 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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