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 2h 17m 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 - Jun 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:584.310:295.14:06-0.34:10-0.26:018:18Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:464.211:144.94:53-0.34:54-0.16:008:19Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:334.111:584.75:37-0.15:350.16:008:19Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:224.06:190.06:150.36:008:20Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:444.61:114.07:000.26:540.56:008:20Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:304.42:014.07:400.37:360.76:008:21Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:174.32:514.08:230.48:250.86:008:21Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:054.23:414.19:070.49:240.85:598:22Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:534.14:294.29:540.410:250.85:598:22Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:404.15:174.310:420.311:240.75:598:23Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:294.06:074.411:310.25:598:23Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:204.06:564.612:210.612:210.15:598:24Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:114.07:434.71:160.41:110.05:598:24Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:014.08:284.92:090.22:02-0.15:598:24Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:484.19:105.03:000.02:53-0.36:008:25New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:354.19:525.13:51-0.23:44-0.36:008:25New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:244.110:395.14:41-0.34:35-0.46:008:25New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:184.211:335.05:29-0.45:27-0.46:008:26Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:174.26:18-0.56:19-0.46:008:26Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:324.91:174.37:07-0.57:14-0.26:008:26Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:334.82:184.47:59-0.48:13-0.16:018:26First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:324.73:164.68:53-0.49:160.06:018:26First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:304.64:124.79:49-0.410:180.06:018:27First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:244.55:074.910:44-0.511:180.06:018:27First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:184.46:025.011:37-0.56:028:27Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:124.36:565.012:16-0.112:30-0.56:028:27Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:064.37:475.11:12-0.11:21-0.46:038:27Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:584.38:365.12:04-0.22:11-0.46:038:27Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:474.29:215.02:54-0.22:58-0.36:038:27Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:344.210:055.03:42-0.23:44-0.16:048:27Full Moon30Thu
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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