Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 5m at 5:34 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:233.94:403.610:340.510:320.17:175:13Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:144.05:313.511:290.311:200.07:175:14Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:054.16:223.512:210.27:175:15Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:534.27:093.612:09-0.21:110.07:175:15Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:374.37:533.612:58-0.31:59-0.17:175:16Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:184.48:333.71:46-0.42:46-0.27:175:17Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:564.59:133.72:34-0.63:32-0.37:175:18Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:344.59:543.83:22-0.74:16-0.47:175:19Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:154.510:413.84:09-0.85:00-0.57:175:20Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:024.511:343.94:58-0.75:45-0.57:175:21Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:564.35:49-0.66:32-0.57:175:21Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:343.912:544.26:46-0.47:23-0.47:175:22Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:374.01:554.07:49-0.38:18-0.47:175:23Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:394.12:553.98:56-0.29:16-0.47:175:24Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:404.23:543.710:02-0.110:14-0.57:175:25Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:404.34:533.711:04-0.211:12-0.57:165:26Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:424.45:533.612:03-0.37:165:27Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:414.46:503.712:09-0.612:58-0.47:165:28Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:354.57:433.71:03-0.61:50-0.47:155:29New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:244.48:323.81:55-0.62:39-0.57:155:30New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:104.49:183.82:44-0.63:25-0.57:155:31New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:554.310:053.83:30-0.64:09-0.47:145:32New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:384.210:503.74:13-0.54:48-0.37:145:33Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:194.011:353.74:54-0.35:25-0.27:135:34Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:013.95:33-0.16:000.07:135:35Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:193.712:433.76:140.16:330.07:125:36Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:053.61:273.66:580.37:060.17:115:37First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:523.72:143.47:520.47:460.17:115:38First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:413.73:033.38:520.58:360.17:105:39First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:303.73:533.39:530.59:330.17:105:40First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:233.84:473.310:510.410:330.07:095:41Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:22 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 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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