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 02m 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 - Mar 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:244.011:394.15:10-0.35:20-0.16:396:08Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:053.95:480.05:490.06:386:09Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:194.012:483.76:290.26:180.16:366:09Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:593.91:343.67:140.46:530.26:356:10First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:433.92:243.58:080.57:410.36:346:11First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:343.93:153.59:080.58:440.36:336:12First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:303.94:093.610:070.59:520.26:316:13First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:293.95:043.711:040.310:580.16:306:14Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:294.15:593.811:580.111:59-0.26:296:14Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:264.26:514.112:49-0.16:276:15Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:164.48:394.312:55-0.42:38-0.37:267:16Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:024.69:254.52:49-0.63:26-0.57:257:17Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:464.610:104.63:42-0.84:13-0.77:237:18Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:324.610:574.74:33-0.94:59-0.87:227:18Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:204.511:494.85:25-0.95:45-0.87:217:19Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:134.46:16-0.86:31-0.77:197:20Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:454.71:104.27:09-0.67:21-0.57:187:21Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:454.62:104.18:07-0.48:17-0.37:177:22Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:484.63:124.09:08-0.29:18-0.17:157:22Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:504.54:124.010:09-0.110:21-0.17:147:23Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:504.45:104.011:09-0.111:22-0.17:137:24Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:494.46:074.112:05-0.27:117:25Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:464.47:034.312:21-0.212:58-0.27:107:25Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:394.57:564.41:15-0.31:48-0.37:087:26Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:274.58:434.62:07-0.42:35-0.47:077:27New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:104.59:274.62:55-0.43:18-0.47:067:28New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:524.510:094.63:41-0.43:59-0.37:047:28New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:334.410:494.64:25-0.34:37-0.27:037:29New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:124.211:274.55:06-0.25:11-0.17:027:30Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:514.15:45-0.15:410.17:007:31Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:004.412:293.96:220.16:080.26:597:32Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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