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 4h 42m 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 - Jun 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:114.32:524.08:260.58:190.76:018:17First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:004.23:424.19:120.59:170.86:018:18First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:484.14:314.29:590.510:180.86:008:18First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:364.15:204.310:470.411:170.76:008:19First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:244.06:094.411:350.36:008:19Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:154.06:594.612:150.612:240.26:008:20Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:064.07:464.81:100.41:130.06:008:20Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:554.08:304.92:030.22:03-0.15:598:21Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:414.19:125.02:550.02:52-0.25:598:21Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:264.19:545.13:45-0.23:42-0.35:598:22Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:134.110:405.14:35-0.34:32-0.35:598:22Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:064.111:335.05:24-0.45:23-0.35:598:23Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:054.26:13-0.46:15-0.35:598:23Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:315.01:074.27:03-0.47:10-0.25:598:24Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:324.92:094.37:55-0.48:09-0.15:598:24Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:324.83:094.58:49-0.49:120.05:598:24Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:294.74:074.69:45-0.410:150.05:598:25Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:244.65:024.810:40-0.511:160.06:008:25Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:174.55:574.911:33-0.56:008:25Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:114.46:515.012:14-0.112:26-0.56:008:25Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:054.47:435.11:10-0.11:17-0.56:008:26Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:574.38:315.12:03-0.22:06-0.46:008:26New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:464.39:175.02:53-0.22:54-0.36:018:26New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:334.210:015.03:41-0.23:39-0.26:018:26New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:204.210:434.84:27-0.24:23-0.16:018:26New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:064.111:254.75:10-0.15:040.16:018:27Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:534.05:510.05:430.26:028:27Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:064.512:394.06:290.26:190.46:028:27Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:464.41:263.97:050.36:560.56:028:27Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:254.32:134.07:410.47:380.76:038:27First Quarter30Sat
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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