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 2h 18m 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 - Sep 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:574.79:205.33:030.03:10-0.26:467:37New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:474.910:085.33:52-0.24:05-0.36:467:35New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:395.010:595.24:40-0.34:58-0.46:477:34New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:345.111:525.15:28-0.45:51-0.36:487:33Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:325.16:15-0.46:44-0.16:487:31Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:484.91:315.17:03-0.37:400.16:497:30Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:464.72:315.17:55-0.18:390.36:507:28First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:444.63:295.18:510.09:390.46:507:27First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:414.54:255.19:500.210:380.46:517:26First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:374.55:205.110:490.211:350.46:527:24Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:324.66:145.111:450.26:527:23Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:274.67:065.112:290.312:400.26:537:22Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:214.77:555.11:200.31:320.26:547:20Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:114.88:415.12:080.22:210.26:547:19Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:574.99:235.12:530.23:080.26:557:17Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:414.910:045.03:350.23:520.36:567:16Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:244.810:444.94:150.34:350.46:567:14Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:044.811:224.74:520.45:160.56:577:13Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:414.711:584.55:250.55:540.76:587:12Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:104.65:540.56:310.96:597:10Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:284.412:124.66:200.67:101.06:597:09Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:494.312:394.66:510.67:541.17:007:07Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:224.21:264.77:310.68:501.27:017:06Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:214.22:264.78:240.79:531.17:017:05Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:334.23:424.89:300.710:541.07:027:03Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:384.34:584.910:430.611:530.87:037:02Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:404.56:075.011:510.47:037:00Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:424.77:095.212:490.512:560.27:046:59Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:414.98:055.31:420.21:550.07:056:58Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:355.28:575.32:340.02:53-0.27:066:56New Moon30Sat
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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