Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.

Next low tide : 11:29 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 00m at 4:38 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
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Orton Point, NC Tides - Aug 2026

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Date		High Tide				Low Tide				Sun		Moon	Date
Date		AM	ft	PM	ft	AM	ft	PM	ft	Rise	Set	Moon	Date
1	Sat	11:05	4.1	11:11	4.6	5:29	0.1	5:34	0.3	6:23	8:12		1	Sat
2	Sun	11:34	4.3	11:46	4.5	6:03	0.1	6:17	0.4	6:24	8:12		2	Sun
3	Mon			12:16	4.4	6:38	0.0	7:05	0.5	6:24	8:11		3	Mon
4	Tue	12:32	4.4	1:08	4.6	7:17	0.0	8:03	0.7	6:25	8:10		4	Tue
5	Wed	1:28	4.3	2:11	4.6	8:04	0.0	9:12	0.8	6:26	8:09		5	Wed
6	Thu	2:34	4.1	3:25	4.7	9:02	0.1	10:22	0.8	6:26	8:08		6	Thu
7	Fri	3:48	4.0	4:38	4.8	10:09	0.1	11:29	0.7	6:27	8:07		7	Fri
8	Sat	4:59	4.0	5:49	4.9	11:18	0.0			6:28	8:06		8	Sat
9	Sun	6:09	4.0	6:59	5.0	12:32	0.5	12:25	-0.1	6:29	8:05		9	Sun
10	Mon	7:16	4.1	8:02	5.1	1:31	0.3	1:28	-0.2	6:29	8:04		10	Mon
11	Tue	8:17	4.3	8:58	5.1	2:26	0.1	2:27	-0.3	6:30	8:03		11	Tue
12	Wed	9:13	4.5	9:49	5.1	3:18	-0.1	3:22	-0.3	6:31	8:02		12	Wed
13	Thu	10:07	4.6	10:36	5.0	4:07	-0.2	4:16	-0.3	6:32	8:01		13	Thu
14	Fri	11:00	4.7	11:23	4.9	4:54	-0.3	5:06	-0.2	6:32	8:00		14	Fri
15	Sat	11:51	4.7			5:38	-0.2	5:55	0.0	6:33	7:58		15	Sat
16	Sun	12:08	4.7	12:42	4.7	6:20	-0.1	6:42	0.3	6:34	7:57		16	Sun
17	Mon	12:53	4.5	1:31	4.7	7:00	0.0	7:30	0.5	6:34	7:56		17	Mon
18	Tue	1:40	4.3	2:20	4.7	7:41	0.2	8:21	0.7	6:35	7:55		18	Tue
19	Wed	2:28	4.2	3:10	4.7	8:23	0.4	9:15	0.9	6:36	7:54		19	Wed
20	Thu	3:19	4.1	4:00	4.7	9:10	0.6	10:10	1.0	6:37	7:53		20	Thu
21	Fri	4:09	4.0	4:50	4.7	10:01	0.6	11:04	1.0	6:37	7:51		21	Fri
22	Sat	5:00	4.0	5:42	4.7	10:54	0.6	11:57	0.9	6:38	7:50		22	Sat
23	Sun	5:53	4.0	6:35	4.7	11:47	0.6			6:39	7:49		23	Sun
24	Mon	6:45	4.1	7:26	4.8	12:47	0.8	12:40	0.5	6:39	7:48		24	Mon
25	Tue	7:36	4.2	8:12	4.8	1:35	0.7	1:30	0.4	6:40	7:46		25	Tue
26	Wed	8:23	4.2	8:53	4.9	2:19	0.6	2:18	0.4	6:41	7:45		26	Wed
27	Thu	9:04	4.3	9:29	4.8	3:02	0.5	3:05	0.3	6:42	7:44		27	Thu
28	Fri	9:41	4.4	10:00	4.8	3:42	0.3	3:51	0.3	6:42	7:43		28	Fri
29	Sat	10:12	4.5	10:25	4.8	4:21	0.2	4:36	0.3	6:43	7:41		29	Sat
30	Sun	10:39	4.6	10:53	4.7	4:58	0.1	5:22	0.4	6:44	7:40		30	Sun
31	Mon	11:12	4.8	11:31	4.6	5:35	0.1	6:09	0.5	6:44	7:39		31	Mon
Date		High Tide				Low Tide				Sun		Moon	Date
Date		AM	ft	PM	ft	AM	ft	PM	ft	Rise	Set	Moon	Date

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When is the lowest tide this week in Orton Point, NC?

The lowest tide this week in Orton Point, NC is -0.3 ft on Wednesday, Aug 12 at 3:22 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in Orton Point, NC?

The highest tide this week in Orton Point, NC is 5.1 ft on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 8:58 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orton Point, NC today?

Slack tide in Orton Point, NC is approximately 8:03 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 32% 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 time is high tide in Orton Point, NC today?

High tides in Orton Point, NC today: 3:48 am (4.0 ft), 4:38 pm (4.8 ft). The 4:38 pm high of 4.8 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Orton Point, NC today?

Low tides in Orton Point, NC today: 10:09 am (0.1 ft), 11:29 pm (0.7 ft).

What is the tidal range in Orton Point, NC today?

Today's tidal range in Orton Point, NC is 4.7 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 4.6 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Orton Point, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orton Point, NC is Third Quarter (32% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

What type of tides does Orton Point, NC have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Orton Point, NC has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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