Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 55m at 8:03 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:28 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Feb 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:264.46:06-0.96:31-0.97:095:41Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:534.31:184.27:00-0.67:22-0.77:085:42First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:494.22:114.07:58-0.48:15-0.57:075:43First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:444.23:033.98:57-0.29:10-0.47:065:44First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:374.13:553.99:54-0.210:04-0.37:055:45First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:304.14:483.810:49-0.210:57-0.37:055:46Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:244.15:413.911:42-0.211:48-0.47:045:47Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:174.26:333.912:32-0.37:035:48Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:074.27:224.012:37-0.41:19-0.47:025:49Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:524.38:074.01:23-0.52:04-0.47:015:50Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:344.38:504.02:08-0.52:45-0.47:005:51Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:134.29:304.02:49-0.53:24-0.36:595:52Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:484.110:053.93:29-0.54:00-0.36:585:53Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:154.010:313.94:07-0.44:32-0.26:575:54Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:223.910:343.94:42-0.35:02-0.26:565:55Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:403.910:594.05:18-0.25:30-0.26:555:56Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:203.911:434.15:58-0.16:04-0.26:545:57Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:093.96:460.06:48-0.26:535:57Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:364.11:083.87:500.17:46-0.16:525:58Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:404.12:213.79:020.29:00-0.16:515:59Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:034.13:413.710:100.010:14-0.36:506:00Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:284.24:563.811:14-0.211:22-0.56:496:01Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:424.46:054.012:14-0.46:476:02Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:474.67:064.212:25-0.71:10-0.76:466:03Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:444.78:014.41:24-1.02:02-0.96:456:04New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:374.88:544.62:20-1.22:53-1.16:446:05New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:284.89:474.73:13-1.33:42-1.16:436:05New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:184.710:394.74:05-1.24:29-1.16:426:06Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 10:45 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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