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 50m 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 - Aug 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:264.35:114.910:50-0.211:510.36:238:12Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:324.36:175.011:53-0.36:248:11Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:384.37:215.112:520.112:55-0.46:258:10Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:404.48:195.21:49-0.11:53-0.56:258:09Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:374.59:125.22:43-0.32:49-0.56:268:09New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:324.610:025.23:34-0.43:43-0.56:278:08New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:254.710:505.04:24-0.54:35-0.46:288:07New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:174.711:384.95:11-0.45:24-0.36:288:06Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:094.75:55-0.36:120.06:298:05Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:254.712:594.76:38-0.26:590.26:308:04Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:124.61:494.67:200.07:470.56:308:03Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:004.42:394.68:030.28:390.66:318:01First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:494.33:294.68:490.49:330.86:328:00First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:394.24:194.69:370.410:270.86:337:59First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:294.25:094.710:270.511:200.86:337:58First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:204.26:004.711:190.56:347:57Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:124.26:514.812:110.712:100.46:357:56Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:044.27:404.81:010.61:010.36:357:55Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:534.38:254.91:480.51:500.36:367:53Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:384.49:064.92:330.32:370.26:377:52Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:194.49:414.93:170.23:240.26:387:51Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:554.510:124.93:590.14:100.16:387:50Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:254.610:394.84:400.04:560.16:397:49Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:544.711:124.85:20-0.15:430.26:407:47Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:334.711:564.76:00-0.16:310.36:407:46Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:244.86:43-0.17:240.46:417:45Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:544.61:324.87:310.08:240.56:427:44Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:054.52:494.98:270.09:290.66:437:42Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:164.43:594.99:310.110:330.56:437:41Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:214.45:035.010:360.011:340.46:447:40Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:244.56:055.111:390.06:457:38Waning Crescent31Sun
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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