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 3h 54m 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 - Feb 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:193.812:433.96:19-0.16:38-0.17:085:42Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:063.81:303.77:050.17:160.07:075:43First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:563.82:193.67:570.37:590.17:065:44First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:463.83:083.58:540.48:490.17:055:45First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:363.83:593.59:520.49:430.17:045:46First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:293.84:513.510:480.310:390.07:045:47Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:233.95:453.511:420.111:35-0.27:035:48Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:164.06:363.612:330.07:025:49Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:054.27:233.812:28-0.41:22-0.27:015:50Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:494.38:073.91:20-0.62:09-0.47:005:51Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:294.48:484.02:10-0.72:55-0.66:595:52Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:084.59:294.12:59-0.93:40-0.76:585:53Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:484.510:124.23:48-0.94:24-0.86:575:54Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:314.411:004.34:36-0.95:07-0.86:565:54Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:214.311:554.35:27-0.85:53-0.76:555:55Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:174.16:20-0.66:42-0.66:545:56Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:574.31:204.07:20-0.47:37-0.56:535:57Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:024.32:233.98:24-0.38:38-0.46:525:58Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:054.33:243.89:28-0.29:40-0.46:515:59Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:074.34:243.810:30-0.310:42-0.46:506:00Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:094.35:253.911:28-0.311:40-0.56:496:01Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:094.46:234.012:23-0.56:476:02Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:044.47:164.112:36-0.61:15-0.66:466:03Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:534.58:054.21:28-0.72:03-0.66:456:03New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:384.58:514.32:17-0.72:49-0.66:446:04New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:214.49:354.33:04-0.73:32-0.66:436:05New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:024.310:184.23:48-0.64:11-0.46:416:06New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:434.210:594.24:30-0.44:47-0.36:406:07Waxing Crescent28Wed
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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