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 3h 09m 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 - Apr 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:194.26:12-0.36:14-0.15:596:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:444.51:114.17:020.07:010.25:586:32First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:364.42:044.07:540.27:530.45:566:33First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:294.32:574.08:480.48:500.55:556:34First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:224.23:494.19:410.49:460.55:546:35First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:154.24:424.210:330.410:410.45:526:35Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:084.25:354.311:220.311:340.35:516:36Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:004.26:264.412:090.25:506:37Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:484.37:134.512:250.212:530.15:486:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:324.37:564.61:130.11:350.05:476:38Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:124.38:354.71:590.02:150.05:466:39Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:484.29:084.72:44-0.12:54-0.15:446:40Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:174.29:304.73:28-0.13:32-0.15:436:41Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:404.19:454.84:11-0.14:09-0.15:426:41Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:084.110:184.84:54-0.14:48-0.15:416:42Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:524.111:054.85:400.05:310.05:396:43Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:494.06:300.06:210.15:386:44Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:054.71:054.07:270.17:240.25:376:44Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:284.62:224.18:280.18:360.25:366:45Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:514.63:284.39:300.09:450.15:346:46Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:584.64:314.510:29-0.110:51-0.15:336:47Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:024.65:334.711:25-0.311:52-0.35:326:48Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:024.76:314.912:19-0.55:316:48Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:574.77:255.112:50-0.51:11-0.65:306:49Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:484.78:155.21:44-0.62:00-0.75:296:50New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:364.79:025.22:36-0.62:48-0.65:286:51New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:244.69:495.13:27-0.63:34-0.55:266:51New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:124.410:355.04:15-0.54:18-0.35:256:52Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:014.36:01-0.36:000.06:247:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:224.812:504.26:46-0.16:410.26:237:54Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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