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 4h 39m 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 - Sep 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:494.46:365.112:060.06:457:37Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:494.57:335.212:550.21:040.06:467:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:464.68:255.21:490.12:00-0.16:477:34Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:394.79:125.22:390.02:52-0.16:477:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:284.89:575.13:270.03:420.06:487:32Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:154.810:405.04:120.04:290.16:497:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:014.811:234.94:550.15:140.26:497:29Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:474.85:340.25:570.46:507:27Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:064.712:314.76:110.36:400.66:517:26Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:504.51:174.66:440.57:230.96:527:25Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:364.42:044.67:170.68:091.06:527:23Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:244.22:524.67:520.79:021.26:537:22Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:144.23:424.68:360.89:571.26:547:20Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:044.24:324.69:320.810:521.16:547:19Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:554.25:234.710:330.811:461.06:557:18Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:474.26:154.811:330.76:567:16Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:394.37:064.912:380.812:320.56:567:15Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:314.57:545.01:270.61:280.46:577:13Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:184.78:375.12:150.42:220.26:587:12New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:024.99:185.23:020.23:140.16:587:11New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:455.09:595.23:480.04:060.06:597:09New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:305.110:435.14:33-0.14:580.07:007:08New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:195.211:334.95:19-0.15:490.07:007:06Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:145.26:04-0.16:420.17:017:05Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:294.81:155.26:520.07:380.37:027:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:324.62:205.17:450.18:380.57:037:02First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:374.53:235.18:450.29:400.57:037:01First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:394.54:235.19:480.310:400.57:046:59First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:394.55:215.110:500.311:380.47:056:58Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:374.66:175.111:500.37:056:57Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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