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 23m 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 - Apr 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:294.24:533.910:520.410:540.56:577:33First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:244.25:474.011:450.411:510.46:567:33Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:194.26:414.212:350.36:557:34Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:114.27:324.312:440.31:220.26:537:35Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:594.38:204.51:340.22:060.16:527:36Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:434.39:044.62:210.12:460.16:517:36Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:234.29:434.63:060.03:250.16:497:37Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:594.110:194.63:500.04:000.16:487:38Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:314.010:464.64:310.04:330.16:477:39Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:543.910:554.65:110.15:030.16:457:39Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:093.911:134.65:510.25:340.26:447:40Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:403.811:514.76:310.36:080.26:437:41Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:263.87:160.46:500.26:427:42Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:414.61:243.88:090.47:430.36:407:42Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:424.62:403.89:110.58:550.46:397:43Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:054.53:593.910:150.410:150.36:387:44Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:314.55:084.111:160.211:270.26:377:45Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:424.66:134.412:140.06:357:46Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:474.77:154.712:34-0.11:09-0.36:347:46Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:454.78:115.01:35-0.32:01-0.56:337:47Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:384.79:035.22:32-0.52:51-0.66:327:48New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:274.79:535.33:27-0.63:39-0.66:317:49New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:164.510:425.34:20-0.64:26-0.66:307:49New Moon23Fri
24Sat11:054.411:325.15:10-0.55:12-0.46:287:50Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:564.25:59-0.35:57-0.26:277:51Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:224.912:494.16:48-0.16:420.16:267:52Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:144.71:424.07:370.27:290.46:257:53Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:074.52:373.98:290.48:210.66:247:53First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:024.33:324.09:230.59:200.76:237:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:564.24:254.010:160.610:190.86:227:55First Quarter30Fri
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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