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 4h 07m 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 - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:594.34:524.910:330.311:430.66:447:38Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:144.36:045.011:430.26:457:37Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:244.57:105.212:430.412:490.06:467:36Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:304.68:095.31:400.11:50-0.26:477:34Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:294.99:035.42:34-0.12:48-0.46:477:33Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:245.09:555.43:26-0.43:44-0.46:487:31Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:195.210:475.34:16-0.54:39-0.56:497:30Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:145.211:395.25:05-0.55:31-0.46:497:29Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:105.25:52-0.56:23-0.26:507:27Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:325.01:065.16:39-0.37:160.16:517:26Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:254.82:025.17:28-0.18:100.36:517:25Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:194.72:575.08:190.19:070.56:527:23Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:124.63:505.09:130.310:030.66:537:22Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:054.64:414.910:080.410:580.66:537:20Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:574.65:324.911:020.511:510.66:547:19Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:494.66:245.011:550.56:557:18Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:424.77:145.012:410.512:460.46:567:16Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:334.88:015.01:280.51:350.46:567:15Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:214.88:455.02:130.42:210.46:577:13New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:064.99:254.92:550.43:060.46:587:12New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:474.810:024.83:350.43:490.46:587:11New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:254.810:334.74:120.44:310.56:597:09New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:574.710:524.64:470.45:100.67:007:08Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:074.711:014.65:190.55:500.77:007:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:184.811:344.55:490.56:300.77:017:05Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:564.96:220.57:140.87:027:04Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:204.512:474.97:030.58:090.97:037:02First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:164.41:484.97:550.59:130.97:037:01First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:264.43:124.99:020.610:180.87:046:59First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:494.44:355.010:180.511:200.67:056:58First Quarter30Sun
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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