Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 6:17 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 16m at 11:34 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:034.53:434.89:050.49:510.76:457:37First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:544.44:334.89:580.510:450.76:467:36First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:454.45:244.810:500.511:370.76:477:35Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:374.46:154.911:420.56:477:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:294.57:064.912:270.612:330.56:487:32Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:214.57:545.01:150.51:220.46:497:31Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:094.68:385.02:000.52:090.46:497:29Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:534.69:184.92:430.42:540.46:507:28Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:344.79:534.93:240.33:390.46:517:26Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:084.710:234.84:030.34:220.46:517:25Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:324.710:424.74:400.35:040.46:527:24Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:434.811:034.75:160.25:470.56:537:22Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:154.911:424.65:520.26:310.66:537:21Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:004.96:310.27:210.76:547:19Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:334.612:564.97:160.28:200.86:557:18Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:394.52:084.98:120.39:240.86:557:17Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:014.43:375.09:200.310:290.76:567:15Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:144.54:505.010:300.311:300.56:577:14Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:204.65:565.111:360.16:587:12Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:244.86:595.212:290.312:390.06:587:11Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:255.07:565.31:240.01:38-0.26:597:10Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:215.28:475.32:17-0.22:34-0.37:007:08New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:145.39:365.33:07-0.33:28-0.37:007:07New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:045.410:235.23:56-0.34:20-0.27:017:05New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:545.311:115.04:42-0.35:09-0.17:027:04Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:445.211:594.85:27-0.15:570.17:027:03Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:345.16:100.16:440.47:037:01Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:474.71:245.06:520.37:320.67:047:00Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:384.52:154.97:360.68:220.87:056:58First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:304.43:064.88:230.79:140.97:056:57First Quarter30Wed
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 2:55 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 84% 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 (84% 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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