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 52m 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 - Oct 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:024.65:455.111:280.37:056:57Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:104.76:495.212:190.412:330.17:066:55Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:145.07:485.41:150.11:34-0.17:076:54Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:125.28:415.42:08-0.12:32-0.27:086:53Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:065.49:325.43:00-0.33:27-0.37:086:51Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:595.510:225.33:50-0.44:21-0.37:096:50Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:515.511:135.14:38-0.45:12-0.27:106:48Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:445.45:25-0.36:030.07:116:47Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:044.912:375.26:11-0.16:520.27:116:46Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:564.71:305.16:570.17:430.57:126:45Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:504.62:245.07:460.48:370.77:136:43Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:444.53:174.98:380.69:310.87:146:42Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:374.54:084.89:330.710:250.87:156:41Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:294.64:594.810:290.811:160.87:156:39Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:214.65:494.811:230.77:166:38Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:134.76:404.812:050.712:150.67:176:37Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:044.87:284.912:520.61:050.67:186:36Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:534.98:134.81:360.51:530.57:196:34Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:385.08:544.82:190.42:400.47:196:33New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:205.09:314.72:590.43:250.47:206:32New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:565.010:034.63:370.34:080.47:216:31New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:254.910:254.54:140.34:510.57:226:30New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:364.910:434.54:500.35:330.57:236:29Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:565.011:174.45:270.36:160.67:246:28Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:375.06:060.37:030.67:246:26Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:054.412:305.06:510.47:550.77:256:25Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:064.31:394.97:460.48:550.77:266:24First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:274.32:114.97:550.58:570.56:275:23First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:474.43:244.99:070.49:570.46:285:22First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:534.64:275.010:150.310:550.16:295:21Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:574.85:285.111:180.111:50-0.16:305:20Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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