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 5h 32m at 8:03 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:28 am (4.3 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 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:234.411:064.55:240.45:380.66:467:36Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:314.511:334.55:530.46:160.76:467:35Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:004.66:220.46:590.86:477:34Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:144.412:454.76:570.47:510.96:487:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:054.41:404.87:400.48:561.06:487:31First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:064.32:514.88:370.510:051.06:497:29First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:194.24:144.99:490.511:120.86:507:28First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:384.25:305.011:040.46:517:27Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:514.36:415.212:140.612:140.26:517:25Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:594.57:445.31:120.41:180.06:527:24Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:024.78:405.42:070.12:18-0.26:537:23Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:584.99:325.42:59-0.13:15-0.36:537:21Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:525.110:225.33:50-0.34:10-0.36:547:20Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:465.211:115.24:38-0.35:02-0.36:557:18Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:395.25:24-0.35:53-0.16:557:17Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:015.012:325.26:09-0.26:440.26:567:16Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:514.81:255.16:530.07:350.46:577:14Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:424.62:185.07:390.38:290.76:577:13Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:344.53:114.98:280.59:250.86:587:11Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:274.44:034.99:220.710:200.96:597:10Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:194.44:544.810:160.711:140.96:597:08Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:114.45:464.911:110.77:007:07Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:044.56:384.912:050.812:040.77:017:06Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:564.67:274.912:530.712:550.67:027:04Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:464.78:134.91:390.61:430.57:027:03Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:334.78:544.92:220.62:290.57:037:01New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:154.89:314.83:030.53:140.57:047:00New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:534.810:024.73:410.53:580.57:046:59New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:254.810:244.64:170.54:400.67:056:57New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:444.810:404.64:500.45:220.67:066:56Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 10:45 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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