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 : 5:34 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 40m at 11:05 am (4.1 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 - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:194.510:583.74:360.25:410.56:595:02Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:004.511:413.85:150.26:220.57:005:02Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:514.56:000.27:090.57:015:02Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:403.812:534.56:560.38:030.47:015:02Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:523.92:044.48:050.39:000.27:025:02Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:004.13:134.49:190.39:570.07:035:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:034.44:184.310:290.210:53-0.27:045:02Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:064.65:214.311:340.011:49-0.47:055:02Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:074.96:224.212:36-0.27:055:02Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:065.17:194.212:44-0.51:34-0.37:065:02New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:015.28:134.21:38-0.72:29-0.47:075:03New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:555.19:064.12:31-0.73:23-0.57:085:03New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:495.010:014.03:24-0.74:14-0.47:085:03Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:454.810:574.04:15-0.65:03-0.37:095:03Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:404.611:543.95:05-0.45:52-0.27:105:04Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:334.45:56-0.26:410.07:105:04Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:503.91:254.36:480.07:310.17:115:04First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:463.92:164.27:450.38:220.27:115:05First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:403.93:044.08:430.49:120.27:125:05First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:324.03:534.09:410.410:000.17:125:06First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:244.14:423.910:360.410:470.17:135:06Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:154.25:333.811:300.311:330.07:135:07Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:074.36:233.812:200.27:145:07Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:554.47:103.812:180.01:090.17:145:08Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:414.47:553.81:01-0.11:550.07:155:08Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:224.48:363.71:43-0.12:390.07:155:09Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:004.49:153.72:25-0.23:210.07:165:09Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:324.39:493.63:05-0.24:020.07:165:10Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:544.310:173.63:45-0.34:410.07:165:11Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:144.310:463.64:25-0.35:190.07:165:11Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:514.311:143.75:06-0.35:58-0.17:175:12Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 2:19 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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