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 5h 07m 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 - Apr 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:144.31:433.87:320.47:070.46:587:32Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:514.22:313.78:170.57:500.56:567:33Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:384.13:233.89:090.68:490.66:557:34Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:374.14:163.810:060.610:020.66:547:35Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:354.15:103.911:030.511:130.56:527:35Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:334.16:054.111:580.36:517:36Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:314.27:004.412:170.312:510.16:507:37Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:264.37:514.61:170.01:42-0.26:487:38Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:164.58:394.82:13-0.22:32-0.46:477:38New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:044.59:255.03:07-0.43:20-0.56:467:39New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:524.510:125.14:00-0.64:09-0.66:447:40New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:424.511:025.14:52-0.64:58-0.66:437:41New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:364.411:595.05:43-0.65:47-0.66:427:41Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:344.36:35-0.56:38-0.46:417:42Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:004.91:354.27:29-0.47:32-0.26:397:43Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:034.82:364.28:26-0.28:32-0.16:387:44First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:054.73:364.39:24-0.19:350.16:377:45First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:044.64:334.410:22-0.110:370.16:367:45First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:594.55:284.611:17-0.211:360.06:357:46Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:534.56:234.712:10-0.26:337:47Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:464.57:154.912:32-0.11:00-0.36:327:48Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:354.58:045.01:25-0.11:47-0.36:317:48Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:224.58:495.12:15-0.22:32-0.36:307:49Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:064.49:325.13:02-0.23:14-0.26:297:50Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:484.410:135.03:47-0.23:54-0.16:287:51Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:294.310:524.94:30-0.14:310.06:277:51Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:094.111:284.75:110.05:050.26:257:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:484.011:594.65:500.15:360.36:247:53Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:253.96:260.36:040.46:237:54Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:094.512:583.87:020.46:360.56:227:55Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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