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 2h 08m 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 - Apr 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:214.31:063.86:590.36:350.36:587:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:294.31:453.77:390.57:090.36:567:33Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:044.32:323.78:270.67:560.46:557:34First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:544.23:273.79:240.68:570.56:547:35First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:584.24:243.810:250.610:120.46:527:35First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:164.25:224.011:240.411:240.36:517:36First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:334.36:214.212:210.26:507:37Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:404.47:184.412:310.11:150.06:487:38Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:394.58:114.71:32-0.22:06-0.36:477:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:324.69:015.02:29-0.42:56-0.56:467:39Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:224.79:505.13:24-0.63:45-0.66:447:40Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:114.610:415.24:18-0.74:34-0.76:437:41Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:044.511:355.25:11-0.85:22-0.66:427:41Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:594.46:03-0.76:11-0.56:417:42Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:325.112:584.26:56-0.57:01-0.36:397:43Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:324.91:584.27:50-0.37:57-0.16:387:44Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:334.82:584.18:48-0.18:570.16:377:45Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:324.63:564.29:470.010:000.26:367:45Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:284.54:524.310:430.011:000.26:347:46Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:234.55:464.411:370.011:570.26:337:47Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:164.56:404.512:29-0.16:327:48Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:074.57:314.712:510.11:17-0.16:317:48Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:554.58:184.81:420.02:02-0.26:307:49Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:404.59:024.92:30-0.12:45-0.16:297:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:224.49:434.93:16-0.13:25-0.16:287:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:034.310:224.94:00-0.14:020.06:267:52New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:434.210:574.74:420.04:360.16:257:52New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:224.011:244.65:220.15:070.26:247:53Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:573.911:254.65:590.25:360.36:237:54Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:283.86:360.46:060.36:227:55Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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