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 6h 16m 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 - Aug 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:234.81:554.57:29-0.27:530.26:238:12Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:134.62:474.68:16-0.18:480.46:248:11Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:024.43:384.69:040.09:440.56:258:11Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:504.34:274.79:530.210:400.66:258:10Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:394.35:164.710:420.211:330.66:268:09Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:304.26:074.811:310.26:278:08Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:214.26:584.812:250.512:200.26:278:07Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:134.27:474.91:150.41:080.26:288:06Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:024.28:334.92:030.41:540.26:298:05Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:494.29:154.92:480.32:400.26:308:04New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:324.29:534.83:310.33:230.26:308:03New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:124.210:244.74:120.34:060.26:318:02New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:474.210:434.74:500.24:470.26:328:01New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:134.210:594.75:260.25:280.36:327:59Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:334.311:334.76:010.26:100.46:337:58Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:094.56:360.16:560.56:347:57Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:184.612:594.67:140.17:510.66:357:56First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:124.52:024.78:010.18:570.76:357:55First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:164.43:174.88:580.210:060.76:367:54First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:314.34:294.910:040.211:120.66:377:53First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:434.25:375.011:120.16:377:51Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:534.26:455.112:150.412:170.06:387:50Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:004.37:475.21:150.21:19-0.26:397:49Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:024.58:445.32:100.02:18-0.36:407:48Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:594.69:365.33:03-0.23:14-0.36:407:46Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:534.710:265.33:54-0.34:08-0.36:417:45Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:464.811:145.14:42-0.34:59-0.26:427:44Full Moon27Tue
28Wed11:384.85:28-0.35:48-0.16:427:43Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:024.912:304.86:11-0.16:360.26:437:41Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:494.81:204.86:540.07:250.46:447:40Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:374.62:104.77:360.28:160.76:447:39Third Quarter31Sat
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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