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 1h 21m 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 - May 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:523.87:130.56:430.46:217:55Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:274.61:323.87:560.57:290.46:207:56First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:184.52:363.98:490.68:280.56:197:57First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:194.53:444.09:480.59:430.56:187:58First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:304.54:454.210:470.310:580.46:177:59First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:464.55:474.511:440.16:167:59Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:584.56:474.712:070.212:40-0.16:168:00Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:044.57:455.01:10-0.11:34-0.36:158:01Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:034.68:395.22:10-0.32:27-0.56:148:02Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:574.69:315.43:07-0.53:18-0.66:138:02Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:514.510:245.44:02-0.64:10-0.66:128:03Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:464.411:205.34:55-0.65:01-0.66:118:04Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:434.35:47-0.65:51-0.46:118:05Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:175.212:424.26:39-0.56:43-0.26:108:05Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:155.01:414.27:31-0.37:370.06:098:06Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:134.82:394.28:25-0.18:350.26:088:07Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:084.73:354.39:200.09:350.46:088:08Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:014.54:284.410:130.010:330.46:078:08Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:514.55:204.511:050.011:300.46:078:09Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:414.46:124.611:540.06:068:10Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:314.47:024.812:230.312:41-0.16:058:11Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:204.47:504.91:140.21:26-0.16:058:11Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:074.38:355.02:030.12:080.06:048:12Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:524.39:175.02:490.12:490.06:048:13New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:354.29:564.93:340.13:270.16:038:13New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:164.010:304.84:170.14:040.16:038:14New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:543.910:544.74:580.14:390.26:028:15New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:293.810:554.65:370.25:130.26:028:15Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:563.811:224.76:150.35:480.36:028:16Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:193.86:520.36:270.36:018:17Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:044.71:023.97:330.37:140.36:018:17Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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