Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 7:05 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 26m at 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 - Dec 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:295.110:444.34:06-0.64:48-0.46:595:02Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:224.911:384.24:54-0.45:37-0.37:005:02Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:144.75:42-0.26:25-0.17:015:02Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:334.11:064.56:320.07:150.17:025:02First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:284.11:584.47:260.38:060.27:025:02First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:224.12:484.38:220.48:570.27:035:02First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:144.13:374.39:190.49:470.27:045:02First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:054.24:274.210:140.410:350.17:055:02Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:574.35:174.211:070.311:210.17:065:02Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:484.46:074.111:590.27:065:02Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:384.56:554.112:060.012:480.17:075:03Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:244.67:404.112:50-0.11:350.17:085:03Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:064.68:214.01:32-0.22:200.07:085:03Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:444.59:003.92:14-0.23:040.07:095:03Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:154.59:343.92:54-0.23:46-0.17:105:04Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:344.510:023.83:34-0.34:27-0.17:105:04Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:504.510:283.84:15-0.35:08-0.17:115:04Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:284.511:103.94:57-0.35:50-0.17:125:05Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:184.55:43-0.26:36-0.17:125:05Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:073.912:194.46:37-0.27:28-0.17:135:06Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:204.01:334.37:41-0.18:26-0.27:135:06Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:314.12:464.38:51-0.19:25-0.37:145:07Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:354.33:514.29:59-0.110:24-0.57:145:07Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:384.54:544.211:03-0.311:21-0.67:145:08Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:404.75:564.212:04-0.47:155:08Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:404.86:544.212:18-0.81:01-0.67:155:09Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:364.97:484.21:12-0.91:56-0.77:155:10New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:274.98:394.22:05-1.02:48-0.87:165:10New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:184.99:304.12:56-0.93:38-0.87:165:11New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:074.710:204.13:45-0.84:25-0.77:165:12Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:554.611:143.94:32-0.75:10-0.57:175:12Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 3:40 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 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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