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 43m 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 - Oct 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:424.33:114.78:160.99:261.17:066:56Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:344.34:034.79:070.910:191.17:076:54Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:254.34:544.710:040.911:111.17:076:53Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:164.35:454.711:020.97:086:52Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:084.46:364.812:011.011:58 AM0.87:096:50Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:004.57:244.812:490.812:520.67:106:49Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:484.78:074.91:350.61:440.57:106:48Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:324.88:464.92:190.52:340.47:116:46New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:114.99:214.93:020.33:230.37:126:45New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:475.09:534.93:440.24:110.37:136:44New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:205.110:284.84:260.15:000.27:146:42New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:565.211:104.75:080.15:490.37:146:41Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:425.25:510.16:400.47:156:40Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:024.512:435.16:380.27:350.57:166:38Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:094.41:595.17:320.38:350.67:176:37First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:244.33:125.08:340.49:380.67:176:36First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:334.44:165.09:430.410:380.57:186:35First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:374.55:175.110:490.411:360.47:196:34Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:374.66:155.111:510.27:206:32Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:374.87:105.112:310.212:500.17:216:31Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:335.08:005.11:230.01:450.07:226:30Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:245.28:475.12:12-0.12:380.07:226:29Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:125.39:315.02:58-0.13:280.07:236:28Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:565.310:144.93:43-0.14:160.17:246:27Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:405.210:584.74:250.05:020.27:256:26Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:235.111:424.55:040.25:450.47:266:25Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:064.95:410.46:280.67:276:23Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:284.312:504.86:150.57:100.87:286:22Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:154.21:364.66:490.77:541.07:286:21Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:054.12:264.57:250.88:421.17:296:20Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:564.13:184.58:120.99:341.17:306:19Third Quarter31Thu
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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