Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 32m at 7:05 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:32 am (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 - Aug 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:534.44:464.910:22-0.211:150.36:238:12First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:564.35:485.011:22-0.26:248:11Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:004.26:505.112:160.212:22-0.36:258:10Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:024.37:495.21:150.01:21-0.36:258:09Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:014.38:435.22:11-0.12:17-0.46:268:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:564.49:345.23:03-0.23:11-0.46:278:08Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:484.510:225.13:54-0.34:02-0.36:288:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:404.511:105.04:41-0.34:52-0.26:288:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:304.511:564.85:26-0.25:390.06:298:05Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:204.46:08-0.16:240.26:308:04Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:414.71:094.46:490.17:090.56:308:02Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:274.51:584.47:280.27:570.76:318:01Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:144.42:484.48:080.48:490.86:328:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:034.23:374.58:510.59:430.96:337:59Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:524.24:264.59:370.510:380.96:337:58Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:424.15:164.610:270.511:320.96:347:57Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:324.16:074.611:190.56:357:56Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:244.16:584.712:240.812:120.46:367:55Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:164.17:474.81:150.61:040.36:367:53Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:054.28:314.92:030.51:560.26:377:52Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:494.39:105.02:490.32:450.16:387:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:314.49:465.03:340.23:340.06:387:50New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:114.510:205.04:180.04:230.06:397:49New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:504.610:565.05:01-0.15:120.06:407:47Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:354.711:404.95:44-0.16:010.06:407:46Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:264.86:27-0.16:530.16:417:45Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:344.81:264.87:13-0.17:500.36:427:44Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:364.62:314.98:040.08:520.46:437:42First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:434.53:345.09:020.19:560.56:437:41First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:474.44:365.010:040.110:590.46:447:40First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:484.45:365.111:060.111:580.36:457:38Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 9:48 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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