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 41m at 7:17 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:434.39:004.32:23-0.52:55-0.46:396:08Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:234.39:414.23:05-0.53:33-0.36:386:09Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:004.110:194.23:45-0.44:08-0.26:376:09Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:334.010:514.14:23-0.34:39-0.16:366:10Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:593.911:054.14:59-0.15:050.06:346:11Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:073.811:134.15:340.05:300.06:336:12Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:363.811:504.16:120.26:020.06:326:13Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:213.76:580.36:440.16:306:14Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:404.11:203.77:590.47:420.16:296:14Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:424.12:323.79:070.48:560.16:286:15Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:004.23:493.810:130.310:130.06:266:16Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:264.25:003.911:150.011:22-0.26:256:17Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:404.46:064.112:12-0.26:246:18Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:444.67:054.412:25-0.51:07-0.56:226:18Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:394.77:584.61:24-0.81:59-0.76:216:19New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:314.88:504.82:20-1.02:49-0.96:206:20New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:224.89:424.93:14-1.13:38-1.06:186:21New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:134.710:364.94:07-1.14:25-1.06:176:21Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:054.511:304.84:58-1.05:12-0.86:166:22Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:584.45:50-0.76:00-0.66:146:23Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:264.712:534.26:43-0.46:51-0.36:136:24First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:234.61:494.17:40-0.27:46-0.16:126:25First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:204.42:444.18:380.08:450.16:106:25First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:154.33:384.19:350.19:430.16:096:26First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:104.34:324.110:300.110:400.16:076:27Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:044.35:264.211:220.011:330.06:066:28Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:574.36:184.412:11-0.16:056:28Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:474.47:074.512:24-0.112:57-0.16:036:29Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:324.47:534.61:12-0.11:40-0.16:026:30Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:154.48:354.61:57-0.22:21-0.16:016:31Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:544.39:154.62:41-0.22:59-0.15:596:31Full Moon31Mon
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 10:12 am — 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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