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 2h 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 - Jan 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:594.12:254.38:06-0.38:37-0.57:175:13First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:584.23:194.19:10-0.29:32-0.57:175:14First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:544.34:124.010:12-0.210:26-0.57:175:15Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:514.45:073.911:11-0.211:19-0.67:175:16Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:474.46:013.912:07-0.37:175:17Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:414.56:533.912:11-0.61:00-0.37:175:17Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:304.57:423.91:01-0.61:50-0.47:175:18Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:164.58:283.81:49-0.52:37-0.47:175:19Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:004.49:133.82:34-0.53:22-0.37:175:20Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:424.39:573.73:17-0.44:04-0.27:175:21Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:234.110:403.73:57-0.34:42-0.17:175:22Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:024.011:233.64:35-0.25:180.07:175:23Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:383.95:10-0.15:510.17:175:24Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:043.512:123.75:450.16:220.27:165:25Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:463.512:433.66:250.26:540.27:165:26Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:293.51:213.57:150.37:340.27:165:27Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:163.62:143.58:200.48:250.17:165:27Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:073.73:123.49:290.49:240.07:155:28Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:013.84:133.410:350.310:27-0.17:155:29Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:014.05:173.411:360.111:29-0.37:145:30Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:044.26:193.512:34-0.17:145:31Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:024.47:153.712:29-0.51:28-0.37:145:32Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:554.68:073.81:26-0.72:21-0.67:135:33New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:464.78:583.92:21-0.93:11-0.87:135:34New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:374.79:504.03:15-1.14:00-0.97:125:35New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:294.710:454.14:07-1.24:47-0.97:115:36Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:214.611:414.24:59-1.15:34-0.97:115:37Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:144.45:52-0.96:22-0.87:105:38Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:394.21:074.26:47-0.77:12-0.77:105:39First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:374.22:004.07:47-0.48:06-0.67:095:40First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:354.22:543.88:49-0.29:01-0.57:085:41First Quarter31Sun
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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