Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 16m at 5:29 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:05 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Jul 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:164.15:544.711:210.06:038:27Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:054.06:434.812:100.512:070.16:048:27Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:564.07:324.81:010.412:520.16:048:27Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:453.98:184.81:500.31:370.16:058:26Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:323.99:024.82:370.32:200.16:058:26New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:173.99:414.73:220.33:030.26:068:26New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:583.810:174.74:050.33:440.26:068:26New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:373.810:444.64:450.34:250.26:078:26New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:113.811:004.65:230.35:040.26:078:26Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:403.811:254.65:590.25:440.26:088:25Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:103.96:350.26:270.36:088:25Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:054.612:544.17:110.17:150.46:098:25Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:544.51:504.27:520.18:150.56:108:24First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:504.42:544.48:400.09:250.66:108:24First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:534.33:584.69:360.010:360.66:118:23First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:014.15:024.810:37-0.111:440.56:118:23Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:094.06:084.911:40-0.16:128:23Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:193.97:155.012:480.312:43-0.26:138:22Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:273.98:175.11:490.11:45-0.36:138:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:294.09:155.22:450.02:44-0.36:148:21Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:274.110:105.13:39-0.23:41-0.46:158:20Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:234.211:035.04:31-0.34:35-0.36:158:20Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:204.211:544.95:19-0.35:26-0.26:168:19Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:154.36:05-0.36:16-0.16:178:19Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:424.71:094.36:49-0.27:060.26:188:18Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:294.62:014.47:33-0.17:570.46:188:17Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:164.42:514.58:170.18:510.66:198:17Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:044.23:414.59:020.29:470.76:208:16Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:524.14:294.69:490.310:420.86:208:15Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:404.05:184.610:360.311:360.76:218:14Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:304.06:084.711:240.46:228:13Waning Crescent31Thu
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 8:17 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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