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 4h 35m 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 - Jan 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:474.45:19-0.45:57-0.37:175:13Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:053.912:354.26:05-0.26:41-0.17:175:14Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:573.81:234.06:530.07:260.07:175:15First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:483.82:123.97:450.28:130.17:175:16First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:403.83:013.88:410.39:010.17:175:16First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:303.93:503.89:370.39:490.07:175:17First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:214.04:403.710:320.310:370.07:175:18Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:134.05:313.711:260.211:25-0.17:175:19Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:054.16:223.712:170.07:175:20Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:544.27:093.712:13-0.31:06-0.17:175:21Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:384.37:533.81:00-0.41:53-0.27:175:22Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:184.38:333.81:45-0.52:38-0.37:175:23Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:534.49:103.82:31-0.63:22-0.47:175:23Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:234.49:453.83:16-0.74:05-0.57:165:24Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:534.410:213.94:01-0.74:47-0.57:165:25Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:314.411:053.94:46-0.75:30-0.57:165:26Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:194.35:34-0.76:15-0.57:165:27Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:013.912:184.26:28-0.57:05-0.57:155:28Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:074.01:264.17:30-0.38:01-0.57:155:29Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:154.12:333.98:37-0.29:01-0.57:155:30Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:194.23:363.89:44-0.210:01-0.57:145:31Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:224.34:383.810:48-0.311:01-0.67:145:32Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:254.45:403.811:48-0.511:59-0.87:135:33Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:264.56:393.912:44-0.67:135:34Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:224.67:334.012:54-0.91:38-0.77:125:35New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:134.68:244.01:47-0.92:28-0.87:125:36New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:014.69:124.02:38-0.93:16-0.87:115:37New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:474.59:594.03:26-0.94:01-0.77:105:38New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:314.310:464.04:11-0.74:43-0.67:105:39Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:154.211:323.94:54-0.65:23-0.47:095:40Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:584.05:36-0.36:01-0.27:085:41Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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