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 2h 04m 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 - Dec 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:184.87:344.412:53-0.11:310.06:595:02Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:024.88:174.31:36-0.12:170.07:005:02Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:434.88:594.22:16-0.13:000.07:015:02Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:214.79:384.12:54-0.13:420.17:015:02Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:564.610:163.93:300.04:210.27:025:02Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:194.510:473.84:040.04:580.37:035:02Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:204.411:053.84:360.15:340.37:045:02Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:504.411:313.85:110.16:110.47:055:02Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:354.45:520.16:530.47:055:02Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:193.812:294.46:420.27:430.37:065:02Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:233.91:324.37:460.38:410.27:075:02Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:354.12:444.39:000.39:400.07:085:03Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:424.23:544.310:120.210:38-0.27:085:03Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:464.55:024.311:190.011:36-0.47:095:03Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:504.76:074.312:21-0.37:105:04Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:514.97:064.312:33-0.61:19-0.57:105:04Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:475.18:024.31:28-0.82:15-0.67:115:04New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:425.18:564.32:22-0.93:10-0.77:115:05New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:375.19:524.23:15-0.94:02-0.87:125:05New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:334.910:494.14:08-0.94:52-0.77:125:06Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:294.811:464.14:59-0.85:41-0.67:135:06Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:234.65:50-0.66:31-0.47:135:07Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:434.01:164.46:44-0.37:22-0.37:145:07First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:404.02:084.37:40-0.18:15-0.27:145:08First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:344.12:584.28:390.19:07-0.17:155:08First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:274.13:474.19:360.19:57-0.17:155:09First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:184.24:374.010:320.110:46-0.27:155:10Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:104.35:284.011:250.011:33-0.27:165:10Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:024.46:184.012:16-0.17:165:11Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:514.47:064.012:19-0.31:04-0.27:165:12Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:374.57:503.91:03-0.31:50-0.27:175:12Full Moon31Mon
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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