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 : in 4h 59m at 4:52 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:234.41:093.77:010.66:300.66:018:17Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:514.31:563.77:380.67:110.76:018:18Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:254.22:443.88:180.78:020.86:008:18First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:134.13:333.99:030.69:070.86:008:19First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:084.14:214.19:510.510:180.86:008:19First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:054.05:114.310:420.311:270.86:008:20First Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:024.06:034.511:340.26:008:21Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:023.96:584.812:310.612:290.15:598:21Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:053.97:525.01:310.41:240.05:598:21Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:043.98:445.12:290.22:19-0.15:598:22Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:593.99:375.23:240.03:15-0.25:598:22Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:553.910:335.24:18-0.24:10-0.35:598:23Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:543.911:335.15:10-0.35:05-0.35:598:23Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:564.06:01-0.35:59-0.35:598:24Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:345.012:594.16:51-0.36:55-0.25:598:24Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:324.92:004.27:42-0.37:520.05:598:24Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:284.72:594.48:34-0.28:540.15:598:25Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:204.63:544.59:27-0.29:550.26:008:25Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:104.54:464.710:19-0.310:550.36:008:25Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:584.35:374.811:09-0.311:520.26:008:26Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:484.26:284.911:58-0.26:008:26Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:394.17:185.012:460.212:46-0.26:008:26Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:294.18:055.01:370.11:32-0.16:018:26Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:174.08:504.92:270.12:170.06:018:26New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:044.09:324.93:130.13:010.16:018:26New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:483.910:134.73:580.23:420.26:018:27New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:323.810:514.64:410.24:220.26:028:27New Moon27Sat
28Sun11:143.811:264.55:200.34:590.36:028:27Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:553.711:504.45:560.45:340.46:028:27Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:333.76:300.46:090.56:038:27Waxing 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 7:51 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 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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