Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 8:03 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 1:08 pm (4.6 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 - Aug 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:174.13:284.48:540.310:000.86:228:13First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:204.14:254.59:530.211:060.76:238:12First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:274.15:264.710:580.26:248:11Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:364.16:304.812:090.512:040.06:248:10Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:454.27:325.01:080.31:07-0.16:258:09Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:484.38:295.22:050.02:07-0.36:268:08Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:464.49:235.32:59-0.23:05-0.56:278:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:424.610:165.33:51-0.44:01-0.66:278:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:384.711:105.34:41-0.64:55-0.66:288:05Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:364.85:30-0.75:48-0.56:298:04Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:045.112:354.86:19-0.66:42-0.36:308:03Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:585.01:334.97:07-0.57:36-0.16:308:02Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:524.82:304.97:57-0.48:340.16:318:01Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:464.73:254.98:50-0.29:330.36:328:00Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:384.54:184.99:44-0.110:310.36:327:59Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:304.55:104.910:380.011:270.36:337:58Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:234.46:024.911:320.06:347:57Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:154.46:534.912:200.312:240.16:357:56Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:084.57:435.01:110.21:140.16:357:55Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:584.58:295.02:000.22:020.16:367:53New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:464.59:135.02:450.22:480.16:377:52New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:314.59:534.93:290.23:320.26:377:51New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:144.510:314.84:090.24:140.36:387:50New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:554.511:054.64:470.34:530.46:397:48New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:324.411:284.55:210.35:310.56:407:47Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:004.45:520.46:070.66:407:46Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:014.46:200.46:450.76:417:45Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:024.412:314.56:490.47:290.86:427:43Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:464.41:194.67:270.48:260.96:427:42First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:404.32:194.78:160.49:330.96:437:41First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:444.33:344.89:200.410:400.86:447:40First Quarter31Fri
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 4:35 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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