Tide · Weather · Moon · Decision

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Real NOAA tide predictions from the Orton Point station on the Cape Fear River — the closest published station to Shark Tooth Island — cross-checked against live weather and moon phase, so you know if it's worth the trip before you load the truck.

Data Sources

NOAA CO-OPS · Station 8658501

Orton Point · Cape Fear River

Open-Meteo Forecast API

Updated every 3 hours

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Before You Launch

A green score isn't a safety rating. Wear a PFD, don't swim the channel, mind ship wake, and leave a float plan. Emergencies: 911 · USCG Sector NC 910-343-3882. Full safety notes on How to Visit.

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Tides: NOAA CO-OPS Station 8658501 · Orton Point · Cape Fear River, NC (~5 mi downstream of STI; the tide wave reaches Orton Point first and travels upstream, so add ~20–30 min to displayed times for local arrival at STI)
Weather: Open-Meteo · Forecast updated every 3 hours · Queried at 34.1175°N, 77.9306°W
For educational and planning purposes · Always check conditions before launching