Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 47m at 6:17 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:46 pm (4.5 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 - Feb 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:054.36:333.912:43-0.57:085:41Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:084.57:314.112:46-0.91:38-0.77:075:42Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:044.78:254.31:44-1.12:30-1.07:075:43Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:574.89:194.42:39-1.33:21-1.17:065:44Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:494.710:134.43:33-1.44:10-1.27:055:45Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:414.611:084.44:25-1.34:58-1.17:045:46Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:334.55:16-1.25:45-1.07:035:47Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:034.412:254.36:08-0.96:34-0.87:025:48Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:584.31:184.17:03-0.67:25-0.67:015:49Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:534.32:114.08:00-0.48:19-0.47:015:50Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:484.23:043.98:58-0.29:14-0.37:005:51Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:414.23:563.89:55-0.110:09-0.36:595:52Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:354.24:503.810:50-0.211:02-0.36:585:53Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:294.25:433.911:43-0.211:54-0.36:575:54Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:214.26:353.912:32-0.36:565:55Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:104.37:244.012:42-0.41:19-0.36:555:56Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:564.38:084.11:29-0.42:03-0.46:545:57New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:384.38:504.12:13-0.52:44-0.46:525:58New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:174.29:294.02:55-0.53:22-0.36:515:59New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:524.110:014.03:34-0.43:57-0.36:505:59New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:214.010:174.04:12-0.34:29-0.36:496:00Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:333.910:224.04:48-0.24:58-0.26:486:01Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:483.910:554.15:24-0.15:28-0.26:476:02Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:273.911:414.26:040.06:04-0.26:466:03Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:173.86:540.16:50-0.26:446:04First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:344.21:213.88:000.27:50-0.16:436:05First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:394.22:403.79:110.29:05-0.16:426:06First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:594.23:573.810:180.110:18-0.36:416:07First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:274.35:083.911:21-0.111:26-0.56:406:07Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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 9:01 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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