Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:29 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 10:51 pm (4.6 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 - Sep 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:324.28:034.81:310.81:210.56:457:38Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:194.38:444.92:160.62:100.46:457:36New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:024.49:204.93:000.52:590.36:467:35New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:404.59:514.93:410.33:460.26:477:34New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:154.610:204.94:220.24:340.26:477:32New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:494.810:534.85:010.15:210.36:487:31Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:274.911:344.75:400.16:100.46:497:30Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:154.96:200.17:020.56:507:28Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:254.51:155.07:030.28:010.76:507:27First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:284.32:274.97:550.39:050.86:517:26First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:424.23:394.98:590.410:110.86:527:24First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:534.14:465.010:080.411:140.76:527:23First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:594.25:515.011:160.46:537:21Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:044.36:535.112:140.612:190.26:547:20Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:064.57:505.21:090.41:190.16:547:19Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:034.78:395.22:010.22:140.06:557:17Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:544.89:245.22:500.13:060.06:567:16Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:435.010:075.13:360.03:560.16:567:14Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:295.010:494.94:200.14:440.26:577:13Full Moon19Fri
20Sat11:145.011:314.75:000.15:290.46:587:12Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:584.95:380.36:130.66:597:10Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:154.512:424.86:120.56:560.86:597:09Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:004.31:274.86:450.67:411.07:007:07Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:474.22:154.77:170.88:301.27:017:06Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:384.13:074.67:560.99:231.37:017:05Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:304.13:594.68:481.010:181.37:027:03Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:214.14:524.69:501.011:111.27:037:02Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:134.15:444.710:530.97:037:00Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:054.36:354.712:031.111:53 AM0.87:046:59Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:574.47:234.812:510.912:500.67:056:58Waning Crescent30Tue
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 2:10 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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