Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 45m at 6:38 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 12:16 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Jul 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:423.97:174.612:410.512:350.16:048:27Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:323.98:034.71:330.41:230.06:058:27Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:203.98:454.82:220.32:110.06:058:27New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:044.09:234.83:110.12:59-0.16:058:27New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:464.09:584.93:580.03:47-0.26:068:26New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:284.010:344.94:44-0.24:36-0.26:068:26New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:144.111:164.95:29-0.25:25-0.36:078:26Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:064.26:14-0.36:15-0.26:088:26Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:084.81:044.37:00-0.37:08-0.16:088:25Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:084.72:044.47:50-0.38:070.06:098:25First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:114.63:054.68:43-0.39:110.16:098:25First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:134.54:034.79:39-0.310:150.16:108:24First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:124.45:004.910:35-0.411:170.16:108:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:094.35:575.011:31-0.46:118:24Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:074.36:545.112:170.012:27-0.46:128:23Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:054.37:495.11:14-0.11:22-0.46:128:23Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:004.38:415.12:09-0.22:15-0.46:138:22Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:524.39:295.13:00-0.33:05-0.36:148:22Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:424.310:155.03:49-0.33:54-0.26:148:21Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:304.211:004.94:36-0.24:41-0.16:158:21Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:194.211:444.75:20-0.15:250.16:168:20Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:074.26:010.06:070.36:168:19Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:284.612:554.16:390.16:480.56:178:19Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:124.41:434.17:160.27:310.66:188:18Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:584.32:314.27:530.38:190.86:188:17Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:444.23:194.28:310.49:140.96:198:17Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:314.14:074.39:140.410:120.96:208:16Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:194.04:544.410:030.411:090.96:218:15Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:083.95:444.510:560.36:218:14Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:003.96:354.612:050.711:51 AM0.26:228:14Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:534.07:264.712:590.612:470.16:238:13Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:27 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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